Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching support under the guidance of the class teacher to a named child in all areas of the curriculum, individually or in small groups.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to assist in drawing up and undertaking the delivery of the individual pupil learning programmes, either in small intervention groups, within the classroom or 1:1, to ensure delivery of the individual’s targets and curriculum.
• Assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of the named child, maintaining accurate records within the special needs provision to ensure documentation of all interventions.
• Prepare differentiated work and materials for the child under the direction of the teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent working, providing positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.
• Assist the teacher with preparation and clearing away of learning spaces and materials to ensure effective and efficient teaching.
• Ensure children are in a caring school environment following all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Participate in in‑service training where appropriate.
• Supervise the named child in the school premises, including lunch‑times.
• Follow the staff code of conduct.
• Hold regular liaison time with the class teacher, SENCO and other support staff involved in the classroom.
• Act in accordance with the equal opportunities policy, health and safety policy, behaviour policy, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines.
• Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the SENCO, class teacher and outside agencies as required.
• Aid access to the full range of learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, and provide modified materials as required (e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards).
• Organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school.
• Carry out tasks and responsibilities under the direction of the SENCO, class teacher, deputy head teacher or head teacher.
• Plan and prioritise tasks and work under the pressure of a busy inclusive primary school.
• Be productive and show initiative.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to children with different abilities and ethnic backgrounds.
• Motivate children to learn and be sociable.
• Assist with the organization of the learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of the children.
• Work effectively with other adults in the school and wider community.
• Be a responsible and trustworthy role model.
• Have patience with children who find learning new concepts and remembering taught concepts difficult.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality while observing safeguarding protocols for information sharing.
• Be computer literate.
• Attend training courses considered appropriate for the post.

Qualifications

• Have GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3).
• Have previous experience of working with children with special educational needs within the last two years and a clear understanding of the support required for children with speech, language, communication, sensory, social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a nurturing approach when working with the child.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural, educational and physical needs of children.
• Have experience of EYFS learning and support.
• Model positive behaviour both in the classroom and around school.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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