Higher Level Teaching Assistants SGPS252612

Job Purpose:

• Provide high‑qualityclass cover for PPA and other release time under the overall direction of theHeadteacher.

• Deliver targetedsupport for identified pupils, individually or in small groups, toaccelerate progress.
• Follow allschool policies to meet the learning, care and safeguarding needs of children.
• Workcollaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold the school’svision and motto:
• Vision:To be a continually improving learning community for all, wherechildren realise their potential.
• Motto:Working together to be the best we can.

Accountabilityto: DeputyHeadteacher

ProfessionalResponsibilities

• Uphold theschool’s curriculum, values and policies at all times.
• Maintain aprofessional, positive and proactive approach in all aspects of the role.

CurriculumSupport

• Deliver plannedlearning experiences as directed by the class teacher.
• Promoteinclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and supported.
• Respond toindividual learning needs and provide appropriate scaffolding.
• Encouragecooperative learning and active engagement in lessons.
• Organise andmaintain an effective learning environment and appropriate resources.
• Prepare andadapt resources that reflect pupils’ interests, language and culturalbackgrounds.
• Use a range ofteaching and learning strategies to support progress and communicateexpectations.
• Monitor andevaluate pupils’ learning and contribute to planning and assessment inline with the school’s Assessment Policy, which includes marking andfeedback,
• Provide feedbackto children, teachers and the Inclusion Leader as required.
• Use relevantstrategies to support behaviour management, following the school’sbehaviour policy.
• Accompany pupilson school visits and support learning in unfamiliar environments. The timing of such visits may overrunthe school day.
• Contribute toschool priorities within the Raising Achievement Plan.
• Assist with thesupervision of tests and assessments.
• Reinforcelearning during group work or individual support sessions.

Managementof Pupils

• Welcome childrento school and supervise them until the start of the school day as part ofthe government’s universal breakfast club offer.
• Build andmaintain positive, respectful relationships with pupils.
• Supportbehaviour in a manner that considers pupils’ personal, social andemotional needs.
• Implementrewards and sanctions in line with school policies.
• Promote a calm,purposeful and well‑disciplined learning environment.
• Supervisechildren at lunch and break times on a rota.

Teamwork& Collaboration

• Work effectivelyas part of a team, sharing information, ideas and expertise.
• Participate inINSET days and ongoing professional development and learning.
• Liaiseprofessionally with parents, carers and external professionals inaccordance with school procedures.
• Contributepositively to a supportive and collaborative staff culture.

GeneralDuties

• Act as apositive role model and uphold high expectations.
• Follow allsafeguarding procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Engage in staffdevelopment and learning opportunities.
• Apply schoolpolicies consistently and adapt to changes arising from school orgovernment developments.
• Participate inwider school community events and Opportunities and Thrive experiences whenrequired.
• Undertake anyadditional duties reasonably assigned by the Headteacher.
• Promote anduphold the vision and ethos of the school in all aspects of work.

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