ASSISTANT TEACHER

Job Description

Support for Students

• To always have regard for the safety and well-being of the student

• To work alongside an individual or group of students in activities specified by the class teacher, establishing good relationships and acting as a role model

• To encourage inclusion within the classroom

• To encourage students to interact within the classroom

• To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

• To assist in the supervision of students on outings or visits

• To encourage good personal hygiene and assist with necessary independence skills (e.g. feeding, toileting, dressing etc.)

Support for Teachers

• To receive instruction from teachers regarding the daily/weekly programme of activities and events

• To set out, prepare, use, tidy and clean equipment after use. Assist in the general preparation and tidying of the classroom under supervision

• To be aware of pupils’ problems/progress/ achievements and report to the teacher as agreed

• To provide administrative and clerical support e.g. record-keeping, photocopying, filing etc.

• To assist in the display of student’s work to reflect their achievement

• To work within the school’s established Rewards and Sanctions policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, reporting difficulties as appropriate

Support for the Curriculum

• To prepare and assist specific activities, supporting students to understand instructions in respect of any learning strategies’

• Support students in respect of national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher

• To set out and prepare equipment, indoors & outdoors

Support for the School

• To attend appropriate staff meetings as required

• To be aware of all Health & Safety issues

• To treat all information relating to a child as strictly confidential and refer all enquiries to your immediate line manager

• To assist with the general supervision of children, including before and after school, during break times and /or when required

• To be a proactive member of the school and teaching assistant team

• To attend relevant professional development, to update knowledge and complete training as per ISP specifications

• To understand and adhere to Media Policies when using personal media accounts

• To promote the policies and ethos of the school

General

• The Teaching Assistant may be called upon to perform other duties that the Senior Leadership considers reasonable, that are commensurate with the regarding and designation of the post

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.