Job Description Classroom Teaching
Assistant (Level 2)
Start Date: 04th
January 2027
Responsible to: Julian
Churchill
Location: Heatherlands
Primary School
Grade: Bournemouth: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 (£13.48
- £13.92 per hour)
Hours of work:
8.45am – 15.15pm (30 Hours)
Monday to Friday, Permanent
Disclosure
Level: Enhanced
Disclosure & Barring Service Check with child barred list check
Closing
date 22nd November 2026 Midday
Interviews
will be held on the afternoon of the 27th November 2026
Overall Purpose
· To provide support for the teacher by
preparing an effective learning environment establishing good relations with
the pupil giving appropriate comfort and care as directed.
General Duties
We
are looking to recruit a capable, committed and flexible Classroom Teaching Assistant
to support pupils within a classroom setting. This may include pupils with complex
needs, including challenging behaviour
- To
work individually, and as part of a team, to support the overall vision and
values of the academy trust.
- To
provide care and support for the pupil by supporting learning through planned
and differentiated activities.
- Supporting
and supervising the child during lunchtimes.
- Select
and prepare learning resources and materials and to carry out the learning
activities under the guidance of the teacher.
- Prepare and adapt resources to meet individual needs.
- Check on availability and ensure supplies are
available as agreed with the teacher.
- To
clarify with the teacher, the objectives for learning inputs and the type of
support to be given. Agree with the
teacher on when support is needed by the pupil. Then agree and provide support
to the pupil for follow up tasks.
- Select
suitable ICT and practical resources and encourage their use by the pupil in
learning activities.
- Seek
assistance from teacher where there are difficulties in supporting the learning
activities and provide feedback/information to the teacher on how the activity
went. Offer constructive and timely
suggestions as to the support you can provide to a planned activity and give
constructive suggestions about possible difficulties for some pupils.
- Monitor
and record pupil response to activities and give regular oral and written
feedback to the teacher.
- Check
the availability and location of safety equipment and ensure safety in the
learning environment.
- Work
closely with the teacher to maintain accurate, legible, updated and secure
records. Provide relevant information
for records and reports, being aware of the targets set for the pupil through
their IEP, offering input at the time of review if appropriate.
- Carry
out administrative duties as required by the teacher in collecting and
collating information, which has to be passed on.
- To
support the pupil(s) through the development of good, productive working
relationships with pupils which encourages independence and responsibility for
his/her own behaviour.
- Follow
the whole school relationships policy.
- Support
children who may have Individual Relationship plans and risk assessments
- Complete
necessary training to fulfil role to support child’s needs.
- Give
encouragement and feedback to pupils using the language and vocabulary related
to the learning objectives.
- To
deliver First aid as needed
- Be
prepared to give intimate care including nappy changes as necessary.
- Organise,
escort and supervise the pupil with out of school activities.
- Undertake
playground supervision of the children to maintain safety and monitor security
of the grounds, if required.
Arrangements for
Performance Management
·
Performance
Management will be carried out on an annual basis and be related to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description.
·
The Performance
Management meeting will evaluate achievements, agree areas for development, set
appropriate targets, and examine potential training requirements, changes and
actions to be taken.