Teaching Assistant at Banda School

Duties and Responsibilities associated with the post include:

• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Work with individual pupils
• Help with the preparation, planning and resourcing of lessons.
• Lead and plan for small groups in for example phonics/spellings, reading, writing, Numeracy.
• Give regular feedback on the pupils to the class teacher.
• Ensure specific materials and supplies are ready for teacher, classroom use.
• Prepare instructional materials and displays as instructed.
• Maintain safety in the classroom.
• Perform necessary clerical duties for example photocopying, laminating and filing.
• Assist with operation of equipment for example computer, audio-visual, iPads.
• Carry out instructional exercises assigned by the class teacher to work with pupils of differing abilities.
• Monitor pupil behaviour and encourage positive behaviour management.
• Supervise the class in the absence of the class teacher.
• Be flexible when asked to cover in other year groups (Year 1 - Year 4)
• Help to supervise playtime both in and outside the classroom.
• Help to supervise changing for PE and Swimming.
• Accompany school trips when required.
• Listen to pupils read regularly and note down purposeful comments
• Assist with class assemblies and school plays
• Help in the classroom at break and lunchtimes
• Ensure classroom displays and the classroom is ready to receive pupils
• Accompany classes to specialist lessons
• Lead afternoon activities when required
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with other TAs and CAs
• Take part in ongoing school training
• Be involved in any other duties as may be assigned from time to time and which are
• reasonably within your contract of employment
• Attend meetings

The teacher needs to:

• Be a fully qualified and experienced teacher with a valid TSC number
• Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families
• Be able to build good relationships with colleagues
• Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable
• Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school
• Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately
• Be a good communicator with adults and children
• Show good organisational skills
• Show a competent level of written English
• If possible, be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using interactive screens and iPads is an advantage
• Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils