Higher Level Teaching Assistant Yasmina British Academy Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities of Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professional agencies to provide effective support for learning activities.
• Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures.
• To work with children and young people who have complex needs and provide an appropriate level of emotional and physical support where necessary.
• To provide support under the direction and supervision of teaching staff to assist pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities.
• Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Provide support to pupils who have communication difficulties also where English is an additional language.
• Implement and contribute to planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils.
• Provide support for pupils with challenging behaviour taking account of support plans and risk assessments under the direct supervision of a teacher.
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
• Support the use of ICT in the curriculum.
• Support children’s’ learning through play and planned learning activities.
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Prepare and present displays.
• Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

What Will You Do More

• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate in line with school policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of pupil support plans (such as EHC and My plan outcomes)
• Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
• Undertake pupil record keeping and maintenance of records as requested.
• Invigilate examinations and tests.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils before school, break times, lunchtimes (not as a supervisory assistant) and after school clubs if required.
• Provide cover to supervise a class and/or small group on an unexpected no timetabled basis only.
• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities under the direction of a teacher.
• Maintain of a clean, safe and tidy learning environment.
• Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Provide basic first aid, liaising with senior leaders and medical staff & if appropriate referral to health service in emergency cases.
• May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy.
• Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom. Support for the School.
• Be aware of & comply with policies & procedures relating to safeguarding/child protection, confidentiality & data protection, reporting all concerns to appropriate person.
• Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To attend morning briefings, staff meetings and parents evenings as required.

Job Requirements of Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The requirements for the job role of HLTA are as under:

• Minimum Qualifications: ‘A’ Level/NVQ/High School Certificate.
• Minimum Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in an Inclusion role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

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