Teaching Assistant Employer The Learning Trust Reference P

Teaching Assistant Grade 4 SCP 4 to SCP 6
25185 to 25989 (Full time Equivalent Salary)
20 hours per week 39 weeks per year
11694.43 to 12067.76 (Actual Salary)
Immediate start temporary in the first instance until Friday 23rd October 2026

Basic Job Purpose

To support the teaching staff and work with the other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.

Main Responsibilities

• Using acquired skills support and deliver learning activities and contribute to the development of work programmes to facilitate effective teaching and learning.
• Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the schools behaviour management policy.
• Monitor individual pupils progress achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
• Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils well-being.
• Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
• Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their well- being is maintained.
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment which complies with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Display and present the pupils work under the direction of teaching staff so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.

General

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description in accordance with the Schools/Trusts Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time up to or at a level consistent with Main Responsibilities of the job.

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