Teaching Assistants

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to support learning and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide individual and small group support to pupils, helping them engage with lessons, build confidence and develop independence.
• Assist pupils with SEND and EAL needs under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Contribute to maintaining a calm, focused learning environment and support effective behaviour management.
• Apply patience, adaptability and a proactive approach to ensure all pupils can achieve their full potential academically and socially.

Assessment Questions

1. Describe how you would adapt your approach to support different learners in the classroom, including SEND and EAL.
2. Describe how you would support positive behaviour and build strong relationships with pupils. Include how you would respond to a pupil who is disengaged or struggling to follow instructions.
3. Give an example of when you have worked as part of a team to support others or achieve a shared goal, working closely with teachers and staff.

About The Totteridge Academy

As one of London’s leading secondary schools, The Totteridge Academy has earned national recognition for high expectations and exceptional achievement. Situated in Barnet, North London, it is a co‑educational, non‑selective 11‑18 academy with over 1,000 students.

The academy has a warm, inclusive, aspirational culture, fostering a vibrant community where students feel supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their best.

About United Learning

United Learning is a group of schools with over 75,000 pupils and more than 10,000 staff. It aims to improve the life chances of all children and young people served and to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

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