Job description primary teaching assistant

THE REGENT’S SCHOOL – BANGKOK Job Description for a Primary Teaching Assistant (TA) Reporting to: Head of Primary Immediate Line Manager: Key Stage Coordinator Responsibilities:  Support students in their learning, as directed by the class teacher.  Observe students and inform the teacher of any academic or social concerns.  Support the teacher in preparing resources and equipment.  Help prepare and erect classroom displays.  Carry out supervision duties at playtimes according to the Duty Rota.  Read all school policies and ensure that you work in accordance with them at all times.  Maintain the school’s ELE (English learning environment) policy by communicating in English at all times and supporting students in speaking English.  Be responsible for the class when the teacher is called away temporarily.  Help other class teachers in the case of an assistant’s absence, as requested.  Liaise with parents professionally, ensuring the class teacher is included in communications and that information is clearly translated when appropriate.  Support the teacher in collating and presenting work for student portfolios.

Children:  Escort children to and from specialist lessons in an orderly manner and assist with line up procedures.  Help children to change before and after P.E. and Swimming.  Sit with the children during lunchtime and assist them with their food and their speaking of English.  Assist younger children with toileting and hand washing.  Aim to develop professionally to continually improve your ability to support children’s learning as effectively as you can.

General:  Observe school hours of 0730 – 1530 Monday to Friday.  Arrive to school, lessons and duties punctually.  Ensure the class teacher is aware of your whereabouts at all times during the school day.  Take responsibility for distributing letters to students and support the teacher in following up and recording any replies from home.  Support the teacher in maintaining the home-school books and reading records.  Complete tasks in a timely manner, using time efficiently.  Prioritise tasks in accordance with requests from the class teacher.  Attend all INSET, staff and planning meetings as required.  Attend a weekly TA meeting.

This Job Description is viewed as part of the Contract of Employment.

For additional guidance, please refer to the KS1 and KS2 responsibilities documentation.

March 2015