Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Teaching Assistant (Band 2)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Reporting to: The Headteacher, SENDCo, or Lead TA
Grade/Salary: Band 2 SCP 3 - 5

Main purpose

• Provide support to the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo and teachers across a range of student-centred activities which promote learning and inclusion.
• Work with individual students as directed by the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo.
• Work with groups of pupils using tailored intervention to support pupil progress and development, as directed by the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo.

Supervision Received

• Appointed within the school as part of the SEN and Inclusion Department
• To work within the general directions of the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo
• To work under the leadership and supervision of the SENCo, and SEN administrator

Supervision Exercised

• No direct line management responsibilities
• Occasional demonstration of duties to other employees, students, trainees, and participation in the induction process

Support for the School

• Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management
• Actively encourage inclusion within the school community
• Participate with other team members in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning programmes for individuals and groups of students
• Participate in the delivery of local and national initiatives, for example, literacy and numeracy strategy
• Monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of students’ development and be involved in the sharing of this information
• Appropriate record keeping and report writing as directed by the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo
• Attend reviews during normal working hours
• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, departmental meetings, and INSET
• Maintain and develop good working relationships with parents and other adults involved with each child, including liaison and collaboration with subject teachers and other colleagues
• Give general support to school activities
• Promote the Catholic ethos of the school

Support for the Teacher

• Prepare support materials, modify, and simplify work (this to be done under teacher supervision)
• Contribute to the preparation of classrooms
• Exercise general care and supervision of students during the school day, inside and outside

Support for the Child

• Supporting students in lessons, during intervention, and also as part of the wider school curriculum
• Be the key worker for specified students
• Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational, and social)
• Provide a secure, caring, and enriching environment for the students
• Support students, including those identified with SEND
• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students
• Have familiarity with all relevant EHC plans
• Help to promote students’ self-esteem
• Explaining set work to students
• Supervising students in social situations where required
• Acting as Reader/Scribe/Prompter as required for Exam Concessions

Other duties as requested by the Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher/SENCo
The Learning Support Assistant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.