Key Responsibilities: The Teacher Assistant will
● Be responsible to the Assistant Principal KS2.
● is responsible to the Head of Department
● Work closely with the Specialist Teacher to provide planning and teaching and learning of the highest quality.
● Work with other professionals in meeting the needs of students.
● Attend staff meetings and training and development sessions as required.
Tasks:
The Teacher Assistant (Design & Technology) will:
● provide classroom support in subject areas of specialist interest;
● 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
● 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
Professional Expectations:
The Teacher Assistant should have the following qualities
● Have a sound knowledge and interest in design or have a background in arts and crafts;
● Demonstrate skills in promoting the school’s philosophy and policy.
● Demonstrate good practical skills
● 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.
● organize and maintain material stock and supplies;
● Have high regard to creating a high quality learning environment.
● Maintain the confidentiality of information.