• Promote the values of the school vision statement
• Ensure all school policies are followed consistently
• Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life
• Contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school
• Promote a school culture that is happy, purposeful and productive
• Develop good working relationships with all staff and pupils and take an active interest in the whole school organisation
• Maintain a professional attitude and appreciate and support the role of other professionals

• Contribute to raising educational standards and achievement.
• Contribute to and support the priorities established in the school development and curriculum plans.
• Establish a good standard of discipline by encouraging a positive approach to study, by building productive relationships with pupils and  being a good role model.
• Support the progress and well being of all pupils by promoting the ‘Golden Rules’ and following a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Attend and contribute to department meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, training and development sessions, as and when required.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings with the class teacher to plan and share the responsibilities for the forthcoming week/s e.g. classroom and resource preparation, pupil support, duties, special events and display.
• Read the notice board and open emails daily to keep up to date with weekly events and announcements.
  

• Encourage an enthusiasm for learning.
• Encourage children’s oral language through play, books, stories and personal interaction.
• Be aware of the learning objectives for every lesson supported.
• Work with individuals or groups of pupils following the learning objective/s and activities as instructed by the teacher.
• Support differentiated group work in literacy and numeracy lessons.
• Support and encourage pupils to reach their individual targets.
• Encourage responsibility, independence and independent learning.
• Support and lead guided reading groups under the supervision of the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by  teachers .
• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with the published schedules.
• Support tracking of pupil progress by observing and  recording pupil achievements and by offering on-going feedback to the teacher.
• Assist with pupil assessments.
• Support class teachers on educational visits.
• Cover for absent teaching assistants when required.

Use school systems effectively to support social development and well-being by:

• Providing emotional support and well-judged caring advice.
• Administering minor first aid (i.e. cream and plasters).
• Reporting any illness or concerns to the teacher
• Referring any medical problems or worries to matron.
• Creating a happy, safe environment to work and play.
• Identifying and reporting early signs of bullying and disruptive behavior.
• Fostering positive self esteem by offering encouraging comments.
• Offering positive reinforcement (merit points, stickers).
• Ensuring pupils wear the appropriate uniform.
• Liaising with class teachers about pupils who are having problems in lessons.
• Encouraging a feeling of enthusiasm for the subject being taught.
• Showing respect and understanding for the culture in which they work.

• Read and be aware of the targets in the annual Primary Development Plan.
• Read and be aware of what information is available in the ‘staff handbook.’
• Keep to published deadlines.
• Assist with the distribution and collection school letters, trip money and homework etc.
• Assist with the filing of planning sheets, assessment records and educational resources and support teachers with data collection and updating the database.
• Support the vetting of new resources following the school vetting policy guidelines.
• Shred confidential papers and photographs when required.
• Carry out stock checks and support co-ordinators with the administration of orders.
• When required, help to check the arrival of new stock and inform co-ordinator/s and administration of any errors.
• Help organise and participate in activities for special events eg Science Day, National Day, Assemblies etc.

• Participate and contribute to INSET activities/TA Training in order to keep up to date with developments in primary education, the subject of responsibility and in education generally
• Participate and contribute to cross-curricular activities and initiatives within the school day.
• Share skills and knowledge and help colleagues improve.
• Model good practice and mentor new teaching assistants.
• Share ideas about teaching and learning.
• Support other teachers and TA’s in developing new materials.
• Where relevant, take on responsibilities within Primary as part of an ongoing process of staff development.
• Maintain links across the whole school.

Latifa School for Girls, P.O. Box 11533, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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