Primary Teaching Assistant at Phillips Consulting

Overview of the Role

• This description supplements the teaching assistant contract. Teaching is vital to school operations, responsible for students' education and safety. The teaching assistant is the essence of the work of the school. Each assistant is responsible for the education of the students in their class. In addition, it is the role of each assistant to be sure that all students are safe, secure and properly supervised at all times.

Overall Responsibilities and Functions

• Supporting children across the curriculum, often with a particular focus on maths, reading and writing
• Giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language
• Helping to develop programmes of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials
• Motivating and encouraging pupils
• Assisting with marking and correcting work
• Take account of students’ prior levels of attainment and use them to set targets for future improvements.
• Maintain good discipline by adherence to the advice given to staff in the staff handbook and elsewhere.
• Work with the Class teacher to monitor the class schedule
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment
• Revise lesson material with students individually or in small groups
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean
• Oversee students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch and on field activities.
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher
• Ensure health and safety measures are followed.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism and cultural inclusivity.
• Understand and adhere to school policies and guidelines.
• Prioritise safeguarding of children.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field with teaching certification.
• Additional certifications and 3 years of relevant experience preferred. British curriculum teaching experience is a MUST.