My role is to work under the guidance of the class teacher and senior management providing support to teachers and pupils alike. The main aim of this role is to work together to give every pupil the guidance and support they need to reach their full potential and to become more independent learners. The school motto ‘Believe it! Achieve it!’ chosen by pupils and staff sums it all up. Within my role as a Teaching Assistant in the classroom, I support the class teacher by working with the pupils on a 1:1 basis and sometimes within a small group following the school based curriculum, pupil’s targets and Individual Education Plans.
3. Chair of governors: As chair, lead the governing body and work in partnership with the head teacher, he/she responsible for driving school improvement and ensuring that the school achieves the aims and ambitions it has for its pupils. The chair make sure the governing body meeting running effectively and report any action or decision taken on behalf. Head of year: The head of year will be working very close to the class teachers. They will be
This includes; * Identifying individual learning needs via one to ones or through observations. * Create a specific outline of intended learning outcomes for pupils, which is also inform by the curriculum requirements set for pupils at their age, level. 2 * Preparing the learning activity by discussing and during research to understand subject matter. * Observing and recording pupil responses to materials presented to them and logging it down in there IEP (Individual Educational Plan) * Evaluate the learning activities and identify future learning needs by having a short feedback on the pupils responses to the activity. Daily discussions with the teacher on the
Their many responsibilities include: * Setting aims and objectives for the school * Setting targets and managing policies * Finance management * Monitor and evaluate the school’s progress and adopt new ways to improve its performance * Work closely with the local community * Work closely with the Head and senior management team * Appoint staff, including Head and Deputy Head Teachers * Attend meetings to discuss personnel issues, community cohesion, the school site etc. * Produce reports for both parents and the school | Senior management team | The team is made up from more experienced staff and will include the Deputy Head, SENCO and heads of subject areas such as literacy, numeracy, ICT etc. They work closely with the Head Teacher and meet at least once a week to discuss issues raised concerning the running of the school. They also discuss the School Improvement plan, a document which sets out priorities for the school over a 4 – 5 year period. The information gathered from these meetings is then collated and distributed to teachers and support staff usually through the staff intranet, emails and the school website.
Support for the Pupils: Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
It: • Is accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the wider community, • Plans the school's future direction, • Selects the head teacher, • Makes decisions on the school's budget and staffing, • Makes sure the national curriculum is taught, • Decides how the school can encourage pupil's spiritual, moral and social development , • Makes sure the school provides for all its pupils, including those with special needs, • Reviews pupil exclusions and deals with any cases of staff dismissal appeals. Governors are at the heart of how a school operates. It is important they get things right. How they do their job affects the interests of pupils, staff morale and how the school is seen by parents and others in the community. Governor’s support and challenge heads by gathering views, asking questions and deciding what's best for the school.
In my job role, I work closely with the class teacher and full time teaching assistant. Each member of the team know and understand their own role in school, they should also know and understand the roles of others in their team and how they fit together to support the pupils. Good communication skills amongst one another are essential to enable us to provide the highest quality of learning and support to the pupils in the classes where I volunteer. In our team, we offer support to one another and discuss the developments and achievements of the individual pupils. We share information and contribute ideas for future
To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent monitors and evaluates the work of the school by reviewing the performance of the head teacher, the effectiveness of the school improvement strategy. Responds to all school improvement services and Ofsted reports in necessary. (https://www.essex.gov.uk/Education-Schools/Schools/becoming-a-school-governor/Pages/The-Role-of-the-School-Governor-and-Governing-Bodies.aspx) In my setting my phase leader have weekly meetings with the governors of the school and other members of staff to gain knowledge of the school and to see how the school is progressing in results and performance. Governors have to be able to work as part of a team, under the leadership of the chair governing body. Senior management team:Depending on how large the school is the size of SLT can vary.
I must also always ensure they are available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies. I must also demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to interaction with student, parents, other teachers, administrators and other school personnel. As an LSA, I must comply with rules and regulations and policies of governing agencies and supervisory personnel. The procedures and rules of the school must be adhered to. It is very important that I conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled and must also make
For example I find it essential to discuss the day’s lesson plan and targets with my class teacher. This gives me clear guidance and an objective when working with pupils, of what support I need to give in order to achieve the day’s targets. In the school environment, I am aware that I am acting as a role model to the children. How I communicate with colleagues, parents and pupils will reflect on how children will then communicate. It is important to adapt the way I communicate, because different audiences require different communication styles so that I can be understood easily.