Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Permanent: Heatherlands Primary School

Job description

About the role

Job Description Classroom TeachingAssistant (Level 2)

Start Date: 04thJanuary 2027

Responsible to: JulianChurchill

Location: HeatherlandsPrimary School

Grade: Bournemouth: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 (£13.48- £13.92 per hour)

Hours of work: 8.45am - 15.15pm (30 Hours)Monday to Friday, Permanent

DisclosureLevel: EnhancedDisclosure & Barring Service Check with child barred list check

Closingdate 22nd November 2026 Midday

Interviewswill be held on the afternoon of the 27th November 2026

Overall Purpose
• To provide support for the teacher bypreparing an effective learning environment establishing good relations withthe pupil giving appropriate comfort and care as directed.

General Duties

Weare looking to recruit a capable, committed and flexible Classroom Teaching Assistantto support pupils within a classroom setting. This may include pupils with complexneeds, including challenging behaviour

• To work individually, and as part of a team, to support the overall vision and values of the academy trust.
• To provide care and support for the pupil by supporting learning through planned and differentiated activities.
• Supporting and supervising the child during lunchtimes.
• Select and prepare learning resources and materials and to carry out the learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• Prepare and adapt resources to meet individual needs.

• Check on availability and ensure supplies are available as agreed with the teacher.
• To clarify with the teacher, the objectives for learning inputs and the type of support to be given. Agree with the teacher on when support is needed by the pupil. Then agree and provide support to the pupil for follow up tasks.
• Select suitable ICT and practical resources and encourage their use by the pupil in learning activities.
• Seek assistance from teacher where there are difficulties in supporting the learning activities and provide feedback/information to the teacher on how the activity went. Offer constructive and timely suggestions as to the support you can provide to a planned activity and give constructive suggestions about possible difficulties for some pupils.
• Monitor and record pupil response to activities and give regular oral and written feedback to the teacher.
• Check the availability and location of safety equipment and ensure safety in the learning environment.
• Work closely with the teacher to maintain accurate, legible, updated and secure records. Provide relevant information for records and reports, being aware of the targets set for the pupil through their IEP, offering input at the time of review if appropriate.
• Carry out administrative duties as required by the teacher in collecting and collating information, which has to be passed on.
• To support the pupil(s) through the development of good, productive working relationships with pupils which encourages independence and responsibility for his/her own behaviour.
• Follow the whole school relationships policy.
• Support children who may have Individual Relationship plans and risk assessments
• Complete necessary training to fulfil role to support child's needs.
• Give encouragement and feedback to pupils using the language and vocabulary related to the learning objectives.
• To deliver First aid as needed
• Be prepared to give intimate care including nappy changes as necessary.
• Organise, escort and supervise the pupil with out of school activities.
• Undertake playground supervision of the children to maintain safety and monitor security of the grounds, if required.

Arrangements forPerformance Management
• PerformanceManagement will be carried out on an annual basis and be related to theresponsibilities outlined in the job description.
• The PerformanceManagement meeting will evaluate achievements, agree areas for development, setappropriate targets, and examine potential training requirements, changes andactions to be taken.