Teaching Assistant

JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal via Heads of Schools/Classroom Teacher

RECEIVES INSTRUCTIONS FROM: Classroom Teacher

PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide support and assist teachers in the development and education of students at Oxbridge School, by undertaking teaching and non-teaching tasks related to classroom activities and/or one to one tuition, and by providing basic supervision and care skills. Teaching assistants at Oxbridge School can expect a varied and full timetable of classroom support, one to one, PE and games activities, ECA’s and duties.

 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The ability to build good relationships with children, teachers, and parents

Organisational, planning, and IT skills

The ability to manage children and young people’s behaviour

Creativity to design materials and activities

A friendly and positive outlook, even when tired

Always wanting the best outcome for every student

 

JOB DUTIES:

 A. Supporting the student

To help children to complete tasks, by:

Clarifying and explaining instructions

Ensuring the student is able to use necessary equipment

Motivating and encouraging the student/s

Assisting in areas of specific weakness

Helping student/s to concentrate on and finish work set

Assisting in the management of students’ social interactions and behaviour

To look after children who are upset or have had accidents

To take all reasonable measures to ensure health and safety in the classroom and other relevant areas within and outside the school premises

To supervise group activities, including break times, outings and sports events

To support students during lessons, transition to other classes and during less structured times such as play; 

To listen to children read, read to them or tell them stories

To teach one to one lessons to students (ESL or learning enhancement) as required

 

B. Supporting the Teachers

 To help teachers to plan learning activities that match students’ development needs and complete records

To prepare the classroom for lessons and clearing away afterwards

To provide feedback about students’ difficulties and/or progress to the Teacher

To assist in all specialist lessons where required

To help teachers manage class behaviour

To assist the Class Teacher with classroom displays

 

C. Supporting the school

 To lead regular ECA activities for students according to the requirements of the school

To teach one to one lessons with individual students as needed - usually ESL or social skills

To undertake regular break time and lunchtime duties in accordance with timetable provided

To attend Open Days, School fairs and Special events as required

To contribute to parent/teacher meetings, as appropriate

To participate in relevant professional development and staff meetings

To be fully aware of / follow school policies and procedures

To maintain confidentiality about home-school/student-teacher/school work matters

To complete any other task as directed by the Principal