Associate TeacherCouncil

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is a Sikh School with a multi-faith ethos that nurtures pupils of all faiths and beliefs.  The Nishkam ethos is to create a selfless mind-set, to go beyond ourselves to serve others, create supportive communities and to realise our true potential.

As a key member of the Trusts teaching support team you will work under the guidance of the class teacher in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils or the whole class to promote effective teaching and learning. Providing general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupil and the classroom; assisting the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment; promoting the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support for the Teacher

Support teacher to meet the needs of individual pupils on a 1:1, group or whole class basis.

Support the needs of pupils with SEND/additional needs by following structured interventions and implementing strategies shared by the class teacher and SENDCo.

Work with the teacher to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all pupils.

Work with the teacher in routine lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.

Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Be responsible for keeping and updating routine records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.

Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress.

Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed.

Administer routine assessments to monitor pupil progress.

Provide general and routine clerical/administrative support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.

Support for the Curriculum

Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, making appropriate adjustments according to pupil responses/needs.

To provide whole class cover either planned or unplanned in the absence of the class teacher.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.

Prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources in line with agreed plans and strategies for identified children.

Support for Pupils

Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils with individual needs/targets.

Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs and support their review with teachers, children and parents.

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Promote good behaviours in the learning environment by delivering agreed strategies and interventions.

Ensure early intervention for pupils requiring additional support.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.

Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.

Attend and participate in regular meetings.

Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.