职责描述Purpose of Role
In collaboration with the teacher, the assistant teacher:
-works under direct supervision/instruction to promote and safeguard the welfare of students for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact
-works with small groups or one to one
-undertakes general clerical/organizational support for the teacher
Job Responsibilities
Support the teacher by:
• Preparing the classroom as requested for lessons and clearing afterwards
• Assisting with the display of students’ work
• Being aware of student problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher as agreed
• Undertaking student record keeping as requested
• Being aware of/working within planned learning activities
• Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual students, general literacy/numeracy
• Working with the teacher in managing student behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed
• Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
Supporting students by:
• Supervising and providing support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Attending to the students personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene which may include intimate care, first aid and welfare matters
• Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Encouraging students to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Encouraging students to act independently as appropriate
Support the curriculum by:
• Supporting students to understand instructions
• Supporting students in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years etc. as directed by the teacher
• Supporting students using ICT as directed
• Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting students in their use
Support the school by:
• Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to student protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
• Attending relevant meetings as required
• Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required
• Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required