PE Teaching Assistant

A. Safeguarding and Health and Safety Duties

• be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable children and adults in

relation to the role;

• to be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

within the school;

• help to keep children safe;
• be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures;
• assist with the supervision of pupils during lessons, including before and after school and at

break times as directed;

• escort and supervise students on educational visits and out of school activities;
• ensure that the designated member of staff for child protection is made aware and kept fully

informed of any concerns which the post holder may have in relation to safeguarding and/or
child protection.

B. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect;
• set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions;
• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of

pupils;

• guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.

C. Support for the Teacher

• to work under the guidance and alongside the PE department teachers to prioritise support of

teaching and learning;

• to provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the

pupils, learning spaces and equipment;

• to assist the PE department teachers in creating and maintaining a purposeful, positive,

proactive and supportive learning environments;

• to carry out administration work as directed by PE department teachers.

D. Collaborate with teachers in planning and delivering lessons

• to plan quality teaching and learning alongside the class teacher and wider department;
• to attend planning meetings and staff meetings as directed and required;
• within an agreed system of supervision, to facilitate learning during short periods of absence of

the class teacher;

• as identified on planning and in discussions of learning activities, support with the organisation

of equipment and resources necessary to facilitate learning.
E. Adapt support to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

• to promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn

and develop;

• to identify the students on the inclusive learning register and pastoral register and to work with

the inclusion and pastoral teams to understand the identified needs and how to fully support
these;

• to complete any required professional development courses that promote the understanding of

supporting different school needs.

F. F. Make accurate and productive use of assessment

• work with the teaching team to carry out summative and formative assessments with support

and supervision.

G. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

• have high expectations, clear rules and routines for behaviour in learning environments, and

take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around
the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

H. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities