Job Purpose We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to start with us. Keen to work with our team we are looking for the successful candidate to bring with them a sense of team work and enthusiasm. Working alongside our class teachers and other TA's, you will support children in class to enable them to engage fully with school life and prepare them for the next stage of their learning journey. The role will involve working with children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis as well as supporting with whole class activities as required. Generic Responsibilities Under the direction of and within an education plan provided by the classroom teacher: Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development. Use specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of pupils. Use specialist skills to foster the intellectual and social development of children. Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children, including pupils with educational, physical or emotional special needs. Undertake those activities necessary to foster the intellectual and social development of children. Within competence to assist the teacher in the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes. To monitor and report individual children's progress, achievements, problems and developmental needs to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor as appropriate. Assist the classroom teacher in the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of children. On a Daily Basis Support a pupil in accessing and understanding lesson objectives Support positive behaviour in class and beyond Direct group activities within and away from the classroom including implementing 'catch up' programmes with your pupil and groups. Assist in the planning, preparation and clearing away of resources necessary for the delivery of the curriculum, including IT Promote the self-esteem, progress and independent learning of children Participate in general school activities including assembly, break and activities, sports day, educational visits etc. as required Assist with the preparation and mounting of display materials To undertake designated administrative tasks, to support teaching and learning