Inclusion Teaching Assistant

The role of an Inclusion Teaching Assistant at Aspen Heights British School involves supporting students and teachers in and out of the classroom, ensuring that children, particularly those with special educational needs, receive the necessary assistance to excel in their learning. The job requires a blend of academic and emotional support while promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Academic Support:

   • Assist in lesson planning, assessments, and management of student work.
   • Prepare materials and resources for class and individual student tasks.
   • Lead or assist groups of children in completing activities.
   • Provide ICT equipment support and assist with its use in class.

2. Student Supervision & Support:

   • Comfort and support vulnerable children, ensuring emotional well-being.
   • Supervise students during transitional times (e.g., cloakroom, playtime) and ensure safe movement to and from school.
   • Help manage playground supervision, ensuring child safety.

3. Classroom and Resource Management:

   • Set up and tidy away art and craft materials, ensuring classrooms are organized.
   • Assist in displaying children's work and labeling/storing equipment.

4. Safeguarding & Reporting:

   • Follow the school's safeguarding procedures, reporting any incidents or concerns to appropriate authorities.

Bus Supervisor Responsibilities:

When required, Inclusion Teaching Assistants may also serve as bus supervisors:

• Oversee student safety while boarding, traveling, and alighting from the bus.
• Maintain student discipline and ensure all students are securely fastened during the journey.
• Perform safety checks on the bus, ensuring no child is left behind.
• Report delays or incidents to parents and prepare necessary reports.

Health and Safety:

• Actively promote and teach students about safety in all aspects of school life.
• Safeguard the well-being of students during lessons and while they are on school premises, taking responsibility for student conduct and health measures.

Competencies:

• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and behavior management skills.

Attributes:

• Empathy, emotional intelligence, flexibility, and a can-do attitude are essential, as is an internationally-minded approach to work within a multicultural environment.

This role emphasizes flexibility, child safeguarding, and collaboration. Aspen Heights British School, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), fosters a global, inclusive learning environment with a strong commitment to supporting all children.