Teaching Assistant

Abingdon House School (AHS) comprises the Prep School (located in South Kensington) and the Senior School (located in Marylebone). AHS caters for pupils aged 5-19 with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADD/ADHD, autistic spectrum condition, social communication difficulties and other associated needs.

Job Description - General

Teaching Assistants (TAs) will provide support to a class of up to twelve pupils. For this role the main purpose is to support the student or students to access the teaching and learning provided and to assist the Classroom Teacher and Therapists in the management of the pupils and the classroom.

TAs work with both pastoral and academic staff to enhance and enrich the learning experience of the pupils. The context for this work is varied, encompassing both the classroom and educational experiences beyond the classroom.

All TAs are encouraged and enabled to take part in additional training to become qualified in supporting the needs of learners with SpLDs.

The main duties of the TA are as follows, however the list is subject to regular alteration:

Working with Pupils

To assist pupils to access curriculum materials

To develop positive and supportive relationships with the students

To read, scribe and adapt work to enable access

To support instructions and enhance pupils understanding in the classroom setting

To promote good behaviour

To participate in target setting and monitoring

To creatively support the established learning objectives

To take initiative within the structures, policies and procedures of the school

Working with Teachers and Therapeutic Staff

To develop positive and supportive relationships with staff

To take direction and work collaboratively from the classroom teacher and therapeutic staff

To engage in creating materials

To assist in the administration and delivery of lessons

To take a role in pastoral support

To attend and participate in the registration and administration of the class

To liaise with the team of therapeutic staff

To assist in the delivery of specific programmes for pupils

To monitor and provide feedback on strategies

Reporting and Recording

To assist in the recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils

To keep accurate and up to date records

To communicate and consult with the parents of pupils

Extra-Curricular Involvement

To become involved in the full life of the school

To take on a supportive role in Wellbeing and Enrichment activities

To attend and support events and trips outside of School

Environment and Resources

To assist in the creation and maintenance of high quality displays

To assist in maintaining the resources in the learning environment

To promote good ICT skills and support the full use of our network

To participate in breakfast, lunch, break and after school supervision duties

Other

To ensure good practice at all times in relation to safeguarding pupils

To be an excellent role model and promote the ethos, vision and aims of the School

The role may include other reasonable duties as required and directed by the Headteacher.

Any assignment to a specific class or pupil is at the discretion of the Headteacher, and may be altered in order to meet the needs of the School.

Abingdon House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will need to be returned prior to commencement of employment.