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Job Description

Job title: Teaching Assistant
Age range: Primary
Employed by: NCBIS - to support the vision, positive ethos and policies of the school
Responsible to: Classroom teacher, Phase HLTA and Head of Primary
Qualifications: Degree, relevant experience, proficiency in English in speaking, understanding and writing
Experience: Experience of working with children within an educational environment.
Working hours:

• Full time;
• To be in school by 7.30 am until 3.30 pm, 4pm on staff meeting days and 3pm on a

those outside normal working hours, as required or directed by the Head of Inclusive
Learning.

KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE:

A. Safeguarding and Health and Safety Duties

• be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable children and adults in

relation to the role;

• to be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within

the school;

• help to keep children safe;
• be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures;
• assist with the supervision of pupils during lessons, including before and after school and at break

informed of any concerns which the post holder may have in relation to safeguarding and/or child
protection.

B. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect;
set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions;
demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils;
guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.

C. Support for the Teacher

• to work under the guidance and alongside the class teacher to prioritise support of teaching and

learning in the classroom;

• to provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils

and the classroom;

• to assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, positive, proactive and supportive

learning environment;

• to carry out administration work as directed by the class teacher or Phase HLTA.
  

D. Collaborate with teachers in planning and delivering lessons

• to plan quality teaching and learning alongside the class teacher and year group team;
• to attend planning meetings and staff meetings as directed and required; within an agreed system

equipment and resources necessary to support learning and taking into account pupil’s needs,
interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

E. Adapt support to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

• to promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and

develop;

• to identify the students on the inclusive learning register and pastoral register and to work with the

inclusion and pastoral teams to understand the identified needs and how to fully support these;

• to complete any required professional development courses that promote the understanding of

supporting different school needs.

F. Make accurate and productive use of assessment

• work with the class team to carry out summative and formative assessments with support and

supervision.

G. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

• have high expectations, clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility

for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in
accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

H. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

• demonstrate a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school;
• take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development by

working collaboratively and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues;

• communicate effectively across the school community;
• undertake duties and administrative tasks as directed and needed within the classroom and TA

team ;

• contribute to the wider promotion of English through whole-school events and initiatives and the

overall vision, mission and aims of the school.

G Internationalism/ Global Citizenship

• promote the school’s understanding of internationalism and global citizenship;
• promote the development of the Learner Profile;
• make links between English topics and global mindedness.

Reviewed : October 2025