Teaching assistant

Job DescriptionLearning Assistant – Role ProfilePurpose of RoleThe primary purpose of the Learning Assistant is to work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to implement agreed work programs with individuals or groups in and out of the classroom. This may include learners requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the management and preparation of resources. The primary focus is to support students in accessing the curriculum and assisting them to undertake and complete tasks.Key ResponsibilitiesMain DutiesEstablish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.Support children consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children within the classroom.Encourage interaction and cooperative work with others and engage all students in activities.Promote independence and use strategies to recognise and reward achievements and self-reliance.Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.Assist with the implementation of IEPs.Monitor and evaluate children’s responses to learning.Promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, in line with established policy.Implement agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to responses and needs.Support the use of IT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence.Help all students to access learning activities.Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.Assist with preparing equipment, apparatus and display boards.Supervising children to and from the swimming pool, including changing, as appropriate. This is a shared responsibility with the teacher.Creating, checking and tidying resources, maintaining a well organised working environment.Playground duties and monitoring of snack time.Work with groups of children at the direction of the teacher.Assisting and implementing school policies.Be prepared to undertake further professional development.Take part in the performance management process, setting and reviewing annual targets.OtherAny other duties required by the class teacher, Head of Year, Deputy Head, Assistant Head or the Head Teacher, which is in the scope of the post.At all times carry out duties with due regard to the school’s Health and Safety policy.Incorporate the school’s vision and mission into normal working practice.Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.Follow the reporting procedures contained in the Child Protection Policy with regards to raising concerns about the welfare of any child.PROFILEGCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and MathsExperience of working with primary childrenExperience of developing and preparing resourcesSome experience supporting pupils with additional learning needsSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESEffective communication skillsHighly organisedSensitive, caring and responsive to the needs of young peopleEnthusiastic and good at motivating studentsAbility to work constructively as part of a teamWorking knowledge of the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculumAn understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes, including barriers to learningA good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilitiesISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students.Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. We identify safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and act accordingly.Treat everyone with care and respect.We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote wellbeing.Operate effectively.We focus on the things that matter most, apply school policies and procedures, and embody our community ideas.Are financially responsible.We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.Learn continuously.Getting better drives us; we engage in personal and professional development and school improvement.ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision are encouraged to apply.