Key responsibilities of the job include:
providing support to children with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual, class or small group basis
giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language
helping develop programmes of learning activities and to adapt appropriate materials
motivating and encouraging pupils
assisting with marking and correcting work
attending meetings and reviews
helping with school events, trips and activities
The role played by teaching assistants within schools can be vital in helping children gain basic literacy and numeric skills, particularly at key stage one.