Task links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1 and 1.2.
* A description of the duties and responsibilities of your own work role. * * Title: Teaching Assistant * Post: Level 2 * * Main purpose of the job: I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at George Salter Academy. The main purpose of my job is to support pupils across the curriculum in class, making sure they have the best access to the curriculum. * * My duties and responsibilities here are: * * Whole class SEN support * Specific student support * Delivering literacy and reading programme * …show more content…
* • Developing the resources bank in both the SEN department and with the SEN link teacher in each department. * • Joining Assistant Principal (Inclusion), SENCO, SEN Manager and colleagues in target setting surgeries/IEP target setting and reviews. * • In conjunction with the tutor and the student, helping to build a bridge between home and the academy. * * Guidelines for LSAs: * * 1. Read the student’s Statement/IEP. * 2. Never do anything that the child can actually manage - allow him to go through the conceptual process first. * 3. Pursue an understanding of the child, which may include seeking the advice from appropriate staff. * 4. Always work on the pupil’s strengths. * 5. Be approachable to students and staff. * 6. Empathise with the child. Try to identify what it is like to be that child; listen to both the child and the class teacher. * 7. Be positive. * 8. Try to keep a sense of humour. * * What makes an effective LSA? * * • patience * • care * • sense of fairness * • consistency * • sensitivity * • ability to learn from mistakes * •