Even tough my role will depend on the school and my experience, understanding the activity and the pupils is a must. My role consists of assisting the teacher by preparing the learning environment to meet the need of all the pupils in the class and providing the appropriate learning activities and materials. Supervising an individual or small group of pupils, always maintaining their safety and interacting with them to focus their attention on the learning potential of the learning materials. Using praise…
In order for students to progress in a lesson a teacher will plan each lesson by producing a scheme of work, so that the learning objectives for that lesson are clear, the teaching assistant will support the teacher by looking at the scheme of work prepared and after discussing with the teacher will prepare differentiated materials for SEN and targeted students and make sure these are done before the lesson is due to take place. The teaching assistant can also support the teacher by helping manage classroom behaviour, and keeping students especially targeted students focused on the task at hand, encouraging students by making positive comments and prompting them to participate in the lesson.…
1.1- My current role is a learning assistant support practitioner within a secondary education setting. This involves working with vulnerable children and young adults on a daily basis. This includes children on the autistic spectrum, children with physical disabilities, and children with other learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. It is my role to offer the best support I can in order to make accessing the curriculum far easier for them, so that their opportunities are equal to their peers.…
As a teaching assistant, I need to know and understand the different roles in my school. Within my setting, this includes: other teaching assistants, class teachers, head teacher, deputy head teacher, special educational needs coordinator, admin staff, caretaker, dinner staff, parent helpers and other students on placement.…
The tasks that can be carried out by a teaching assistant to support the teacher are:…
As a teacher assistant, I do on-going observation of the students in the classroom; I gather information about many skills on a checklist. This includes writing, print awareness, language, and the purposeful use of materials. When I do observations, they include detailed notes so I can relate them more easily to many of the goals and objectives set for the children. I focus on about four children a day and spend about 15 minutes during rest time looking over my observations. I make sure the classroom is arranged so that there are interesting hands-on activities for all children. Also, I arrange space so that the children can navigate in and out of the space safely. I help choose activities that best meet all children’s abilities. Also, I participant in helping the children at mealtimes, I guide them washing their hands before and after each meal. I have the children assist in setting the tables, instruct them to keep all food and utensils on the placemats, and encourage them to use all utensils. I sit at the table with the children and model appropriate mealtime behavior. When I sit…
As a teaching assistant my roles responsibilities and boundaries, would be spread over a broad spectrum of areas and tasks and in preparing for, delivering, assessing and reviewing the courses I would deliver, applying the P.A.R. (Present, Apply, Review) principles not only in the direct delivery of my subject but as a broader ethos surrounding my whole teaching…
As a teacher assistant, I do on-going observation of the students in the classroom; I gather information about many skills on a checklist. This includes writing, print awareness, language, and the purposeful use of materials. When I do observations, they include detailed notes so I can relate them more easily to many of the goals and objectives set for the children. I focus on about four children a day and spend about 15 minutes during rest time looking over my observations. I make sure the classroom is arranged so that there are interesting hands-on activities for all children. Also, I arrange space so that the children can navigate in and out of the space safely. I help choose activities that best meet all children’s abilities. Also, I participant in helping the children at mealtimes, I guide them washing their hands before and after each meal. I have the children assist in setting the tables, instruct them to keep all food and utensils on the placemats, and encourage them to use all utensils. I sit at the table with the children and model appropriate mealtime behavior. When I sit...…
My main role within the classroom is supporting the teachers in any way they require. There are two classes each with thirty children with a very wide range of academic ability. I tend to work with the less able children therefore enabling the teachers to monitor the rest of the classroom. I carry out many other tasks to assist in the classroom. Having read chapter 1 Ten titles and roles (Hancock & Colloby, 2013, p3-p12) I could relate too many of the different roles. In the discussion and conclusion where eight main categories were mentioned I noted that I carry out four of the eight. Clerical and administrative duties – I photocopy, file and also mark the children’s math’s books. Health and safety – I over see the children having their snack and I also assist in the playground. Curriculum and learning support is one of the main tasks for me as I help with literacy, maths and phonics KU1.4. Finally servicing – I tidy up the classroom and set it up ready for the next lesson. I help to apply learning goals and objectives and then discuss with the teacher the progress of the…
I am a voluntary classroom assistant in a Primary school, mixed year group 1 and 2 class. The class does not have a paid teaching assistant and I am therefore fortunate with my involvement in the classroom. I work in partnership with the classroom teacher and student teacher in preparing and delivering learning activities. For example, I ensure that the correct children’s books are ready alongside any other learning resources required. Whilst the classroom teacher is teaching I ensure that the children are not distracted and are behaving in line with the golden rules. I sit with the children and quietly re focus them if required. I am responsible for various groups of children when they are doing their learning exercises. This includes ensuring they understand the work set, supporting them in completing set work and managing their behaviour. I also do 1 on 1 reading, whereby I take individual children to the library and give them my full attention with no distractions. I write in their reading log books and change their…
A central part of a teaching assistant role is to help children develop positive relationship with children and adults. Children will not only learn cognitive skills while at school, they need to learn how to work and play together, understanding each other’s boundaries, turn taking, different backgrounds and cultures.…
An Administrative Assistant that may work in an educative environment (school) will basically deal with handling special administrative tasks, student and parent responsibilities or duties, as well as dealing with computerized tasks.…
Discuss all the different roles there are for teachers in adult education, such as FE, HE, community education, work-based learning and describe the various contexts within which your organisation may require you to teach. Draw up a comparison of these roles and explain how you may be expected to approach teaching in these various sectors. Give examples of your own teaching role and any specialist needs your learners may have. Do you have any particular responsibilities when carrying out this role? Are there others with whom you can work as part of a team and how do you all fit together to provide the best service to your learners?…
I am enquiring about your job as an Assistant Educator to which I am highly interested in. As a highly motivated, patient, empathetic, innovative and creative thinker, I believe I can bring qualities to your team that would be beneficial for the individuals you are offering support too. Holding strong humanitarian views, I place emphasis on an individual’s values and believe I can use my creativity to assist in finding alternative ways that suit each person’s needs. I maintain a strong work ethic, accompanied by a drive to improve the lives of others through my encouraging, energetic and compassionate personality. Being very easy to work with and extremely cooperative in a group environment I believe I hold potential to be of use to your team.…
Let’s say we have a job opening for an administrative assistant. It’s a full-time position and the required days and hours are from Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. It includes benefits, PTO, and a 401(k). Listed are some of the job responsibilities for this position.…