Assistant Teacher - Growth-Minded Organization

JOB PURPOSE

Assistant Teachers deliver 1:1 and small group withdrawal interventions (once trained), working under the guidance of the Learning Support Department. They provide in class support for pupils, working under the guidance of the class teacher, as well as providing administrative support.

REPORTING TO

Head of Learning Support , Head of Year and Class Teachers

OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIP

All primary teaching staff

KEY RESULT AREA

MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Engagement and Interaction – School Ambassador to Internal Community

• To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to support pupils to gain independence within their access to learning and social communication.
• To contribute to the whole school ethos, environment and organisation both practically and as a positive role model for pupils and colleagues.
• To lead and maintain positive and enjoyable break times for pupils including organising and participating in physical games and activities.
• Lesson Visits
• Student Voice
• Staff Voice
• Drop ins
• Observations

Professional Responsibilities

• To support pupils’ development and promote independence in a safe, secure, challenging environment employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• To support the learning of individuals and groups of pupils as identified in the weekly curriculum planning and to act as a role model, setting high expectations.
• To focus on individual pupils to ensure their needs are being met within the group.
• To tailor support in accordance with suggestions on individual pupils’ IEPs and work with others to utilise these suggestions
• To encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others.
• To observe, record and support the development and progress of pupils to identify individual needs and difficulties and to feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance (celebration?) of all pupils within the classroom.
• To participate in pupils' play and extend and stimulate language development through conversation.
• To work with teachers and leaders within the year group to design the daily/weekly programme of lessons, activities and events to support pupils and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.
• To set high expectations regarding presentation of the learning environment and support Junior ATs in achieving the same standards.
• To set out, prepare, use and tidy equipment.
• To promote home school partnerships.
• To listen, support and discuss issues sensitively with parents and carers under the teacher’s supervision and to participate in feedback sessions and meetings with parents.
• To monitor and evaluate pupil’s responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.
• To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required to the teacher on pupil achievement progress and other matters ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as required.
• In class to undertake marking of pupils work as agreed with the teacher and accurately record achievement/progress.
• To provide general clerical support, e.g, produce worksheets for agreed activities, photocopying, filing, receiving and passing money to the school office, produce visual aids for individual pupils etc.
• To work with an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting an independent restorative approach.
• To assist the teacher in preparing, planning and managing specific activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses/needs.
• To set out and prepare equipment indoors and outdoors.
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• To help pupils access learning activities through specialist support.
• To determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
• To promote the policies and ethos of the school, e.g. personal and social and to promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To display pupil’s work to reflect their achievement.
• To supervise pupils on outings and visits as required.
• To supervise pupils at break/lunchtimes.
• To attend staff meetings as required.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and to refer all concerns to the Headteacher, receiving training where necessary from the school.
• To treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and to be aware of and comply with school policy and practice, receiving training where necessary from the school.
• To be a proactive member of the school and class team.
• To participate positively and professionally in effective relationships with team members.
• To establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals. in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
• To run an after-school (CCA) activity once a week
• To take an active role in the Connections program of the school

Professional and Personal Development

• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practice of the school  
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective working relationships within the school community  
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and to refer all concerns to the Head of school, taking part in internal training where necessary  
• Uphold school values regarding equality, diversity and inclusion, respecting and celebrating individual differences  
• To treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and to be aware of and comply with school policy and practice, taking part in internal training where necessary  
• Commitment to improving own practice through reflection and self-evaluation, attending staff training/ meetings as requested, identifying relevant professional development needs and proactively communicating this with leaders  
• Lesson Visits
• Student Voice
• Staff Voice
• Drop ins
• Observations

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS – Skills Knowledge and Experience

• Integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students
• Successfully teach students using technology in a virtual/hybrid environment

Essential

• Enjoys working with young people; able to foster a love of reading and books in young people.
• Possesses an undergraduate degree.
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and oral).
• Proficient in the use of ICT.
• A fast learner, adaptable and creative.
• Able to develop professional and positive relationships.
• Supports the ethos and values of our school: Be Ambitious; Be Resilient; Take Risks; Act with Integrity; Be Kind..

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
• Continually strive for improvement

Other

• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in [Location].
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. And the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required

PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES

We are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We believe that:

• There is no limit to what every person can achieve.
• Creativity and challenge help us get better every day.
• Learning should be personalised.
• Unique global opportunities enhance the learning experience.
• Student wellbeing should be valued and nurtured

The NAE Commitment

At Nord Anglia Education, we work every day to inspire our schools, our students and our employees to be the best they can be, and we are ambitious for them all to achieve more than they thought possible in their personal, social and academic endeavours. Within our family of schools, this aspiration is underpinned by a commitment to always act with respect, integrity, openness, courage and ambition. These qualities are the foundation of how we approach our work and roles within NAE and are shared by everyone in our global family.

Promote and embodies The CORE 7 Leadership Capabilities:

• Accountable – Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organisational performance.
• Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organisational vision and direction
• Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organisational outcomes
• Entrepreneurial – Creates organisational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success
• Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
• Agile – Achieves personal and organisational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
• Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
• Be a positive role-model of our educational values each day
• Feedback as a valued member of the team and the wider organisation