Core Purpose To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them, including those with special needs. To assist in providing an effective and personalised teaching programme for individuals or groups of children supporting their specific learning need. Work collaboratively with the teacher and other professionals to deliver outstanding, inclusive, and well-rounded education experience for all. To support SLT in the implementation of all aspects of school in order to maintain the aims and ethos of the school and the Trust as a whole. To demonstrate Trust values and high standards of professional conduct at all times Key Accountabilities •To be responsible for supporting identified individuals and groups both academically and pastorally. •To work with the AHT (Inclusion) and subject teachers to plan and lead specific interventions (in areas such as speech and language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy) with identified pupils and/or groups, undertaking baseline and end of unit assessments. •To support pupils and work collaboratively to ensure each child is making good progress, that need is being met •To work collaboratively with teaching staff, other TAs, and the AHT (Inclusion) to close the attainment gap between individual pupils and groups. •To provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. •To liaise with class teachers, the AHT (Inclusion) and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning as appropriate. •To provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or AHT (Inclusion). •To aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners. •To assistant in the formulation and implementation of support plans as directed by AHT (Inclusion), in line with school policy. Co To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which you teach, and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality A Teaching Assistant Level 2 may be called upon to provide cover supervision for a group or for a whole class for a session/lesson, this may involve the teaching assistant contributing to the planning, preparation, assessment and reporting. Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher. Continuing Professional Development Participate in training and other learning activities to develop the competencies to effectively support children and to ensure knowledge and skills are kept up to date. Attend team and staff meetings. Conditions of Employment The School reserves the right to alter the content of this Job Description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility. The duties described in this Job Description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct