Teacher Assistant Jobs

TEACHER ASSISTANT JOB

AS a teaching assistant (TA), you'll support pupils in their educational, emotional and social development either individually, in groups or as a whole class

You'll also support the teacher by undertaking duties that will free up their time for teaching, such as preparing the classroom for lessons, making resources and creating displays of children's work.

Some TAs work exclusively with pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) or other specific needs.

Responsibilities

Your duties will depend on your experience, training and TA status. Generally, you'll need to:

• make sure that the pupils you support can engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity so that they can become independent learners
• support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
• support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour
• listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one
• monitor and record pupils' progress and provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers
• carry out administrative duties, such as preparing the classroom and clearing away after class to ensure effective teaching can take place
• look after pupils who have had accidents, administering first aid where necessary, and those who need help dressing or are upset
• make resources for use by teachers and pupils and create art displays of pupils' artwork
• provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips
• help with extra-curricular activity such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or playtime and lunchtime duties.

Various Schools

NOVA PIONEER (North Riding)

NOVA PIONEER (BOKSBURG)

NOVA PIONEER (PAULHOF)

WATOBE ONLINE

SPARK (ROSSLY)

CURRO (JHB)

As a higher level teaching assistant you'll also need to:

• deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• lead on certain class activities under the direction of the teacher
• take classes on your own, giving teachers time to plan and mark work
• help with the planning of lessons
• supervise other support staff
• coordinate specific areas of teaching support.