Key Responsibilities

• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning across the curriculum.
• Support teacher-planned activities using established school methods and instructional approaches.
• Assist pupils with phonics, mathematics strategies, literacy activities, and other curriculum tasks where required.
• Encourage active participation by helping pupils understand instructions and remain focused on assigned work.
• Use questioning, modelling, and practical demonstrations to help pupils develop understanding and confidence.
• Promote increasing independence in learning, organisation, routines, and personal responsibility.
• Support pupils with appropriate personal organisation and hygiene routines when necessary.
• Record pupil activities and provide relevant observations to the class teacher.
• Prepare worksheets, learning materials, equipment, displays, and other classroom resources.
• Help set up classrooms before lessons and reorganise materials after activities.
• Create and maintain displays that showcase pupil work and support the learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils through patience, respect, encouragement, and clear communication.
• Promote enthusiasm for learning and help pupils develop confidence in classroom participation.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, transitions, school trips, specialist lessons, and other designated activities.
• Apply positive behaviour-management approaches in accordance with school policies.
• Act as a consistent role model for respectful conduct, responsibility, and cooperation.
• Communicate closely with the class teacher regarding lesson preparation, student needs, and classroom priorities.
• Report concerns relating to pupil learning, behaviour, welfare, or wellbeing to the class teacher promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling pupil, family, and school information.
• Work cooperatively with teaching staff, administrative teams, parents, and other members of the school community.
• Remain flexible when classroom or school priorities change during the day.
• Take initiative within the boundaries of the role and seek appropriate guidance when required.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development to strengthen classroom support skills.
• Contribute positively to wider school activities and community events when requested.
• Follow safeguarding expectations and support the protection and wellbeing of children at all times.