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.
Typical employers of classroom assistants
State-maintained schools
Voluntary controlled schools
Independent schools
Vacancies are advertised in local authority vacancy lists, local and national newspapers and publications such as The Times Educational Supplement, The Herald and The Scotsman as well as their online equivalent.
Previous experience of working with children is essential. This can be gained through direct approaches to schools, voluntary work, job shadowing, or by helping at summer camps or play schemes.
Qualifications and training required
There are several part-time courses available for those wishing to work in this area. These are normally non-examined courses based on assessed portfolios. Topics covered include the development of appropriate professional skills and knowledge, legal and national requirements and the provision of suitable activities in the classroom.
Some teaching assistants are qualified nursery nurses that have completed an NVQ level 3 or CACHE diploma in early years/child care and education (formerly the NNEB).
Key responsibilities of the job include:providing support to children with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual, class or small group basisgiving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first languagehelping develop programmes of learning activities and to adapt appropriate materialsmotivating and encouraging pupilsassisting with marking and correcting workattending meetings and reviewshelping with school events, trips and activitiesThe role played by teaching assistants within schools can be vital in helping children gain basic literacy and numeric skills, particularly at key stage one.Typical employers of classroom assistantsState-maintained schoolsVoluntary controlled schoolsIndependent schoolsVacancies are advertised in local authority vacancy lists, local and national newspapers and publications such as The Times Educational Supplement, The Herald and The Scotsman as well as their online equivalent.Previous experience of working with children is essential. This can be gained through direct approaches to schools, voluntary work, job shadowing, or by helping at summer camps or play schemes.Qualifications and training requiredThere are several part-time courses available for those wishing to work in this area. These are normally non-examined courses based on assessed portfolios. Topics covered include the development of appropriate professional skills and knowledge, legal and national requirements and the provision of suitable activities in the classroom.Some teaching assistants are qualified nursery nurses that have completed an NVQ level 3 or CACHE diploma in early years/child care and education (formerly the NNEB).
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