Key Responsibilities:

The Teacher Assistant will        

• be responsible to the Assistant Principal – Junior;
• be line managed by the Year Team Leader with day to day direction from the Class Teacher;
• work closely with the Class Teacher and subject leaders to provide planning and teaching and learning of the highest quality;
• work closely with the Class Teacher to provide for student’s learning, social and personal needs;
• work with other professionals in meeting the needs of students;
• attend staff meeting and training and development sessions as required.

Tasks:

The Teacher Assistant’s role is usually a class based position. The Teacher Assistant will

• support the school’s Philosophy and Objectives;
• take an active part in all class and year group activities;
• work with groups and individuals on learning tasks;
• assist in the assessment of students and in the maintenance of records;
• prepare materials and equipment for activities;
• assist in the preparation of displays;
• assist  in  the  setting  up  and  maintaining  of  an  efficient  and well ordered learning environment;
• take an active role in classroom administration;
• assist in, ‘Home Communication’;
• participate in training and development activities;
• undertake duties in accordance with the duty roster;
• participate in, “You-Time!”  Activities;
• assist students in meeting behaviour and social expectations
• provide individual support for students.

Professional Expectations:

The Teacher Assistant should have the following qualities

• demonstrate skills in promoting the school’s philosophy and policy;
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• have a good understanding of how children learn;
• have an understanding of teaching and learning strategies;
• be professional in approach and set good examples;
• be conscientious, efficient and organized;
• give high regard to Health and Safety;
• actively seek to improve their practice and participate in training and Development;
• have high regard to creating a high quality learning environment;
• maintain the confidentiality of information.