JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Teaching Assistant
LOCATION:
UTC Cambridge, Robinson Way, Cambridge
SALARY:
£16,000 per annum
HOURS OF WORK:
40 hours per week
RESPONSIBLE TO:
SENCo
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Work closely with teaching staff at UTC Cambridge to support
the needs of students. To help students achieve their full
potential by further developing their academic and technical
skills.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
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To complement the professional work of teachers by providing learning support to enhance the
development, education and achievement of identified students.
To work collaboratively with teaching staff (in curriculum areas and across UTC Cambridge) and
other support staff to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
To meet the specific needs of individual students, or a small group of students, as directed by
teaching staff.
To assess the needs of students and use appropriate strategies to increase their access to the
curriculum.
To liaise with all relevant staff to support students’ progress and overall development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Under guidance of the teacher in charge to plan and prepare teaching resources that account
for SEND students’ learning needs.
 To act as a role model and setting high expectations in terms of professional attitude and
conduct.
 To monitor students and assess, record and report student progress and development.
 To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students in UTC Cambridge by identifying
barriers to learning and developing strategies to overcome these.
 To encourage students to work co-operatively and ensure that they understand and are able
to following UTC Cambridge’s Behaviour and Learning policies.
 To develop an understanding of the student tracking systems that are used across UTC
Cambridge and to contribute to the assessment of learners and to feedback and record the
achievements and progress of students.
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To support the delivery of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy and
make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the
development of students’ skills
To use and prepare specialist equipment, plans and resources necessary to support learning
activities, taking into account student’s interests, language and cultural backgrounds
To work with small groups of student’s in mixed ability groupings ensuring that they
understand tasks and learning objectives
To use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop students’ competence and
independence in its use
Ensure that senior staff, the line manager and relevant teaching staff and pastoral heads are
kept informed about each student’s progress and that all support is in line with UTC
Cambridge’s expectations, policies and practice
Maintain regular contact, where appropriate, with families of target group students to keep
them informed of the student’s progress. Secure positive family support and involvement in
the student’s education.
Other Specific Duties
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To continue personal professional development as required.
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as
required.
To actively engage in the performance review process.
All support staff may be used to perform appropriate duties as and when required by UTC
Cambridge.
To adhere to UTC Cambridge’s policies and procedures with particular reference to Child Protection,
Equal Opportunities, Teaching and Learning and Health and Safety.
Provide relevant and appropriate pastoral support.
Lead by example and set a professional tone for behaviour, both as a role model and by
supporting the culture of respect and dignity between students and colleagues.
Understand the Safeguarding requirements of UTC Cambridge and ensure compliance with
the policy.
The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of UTC
Cambridge, to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal, and to play a
full part in the life of UTC Cambridge supporting its distinctive mission and encouraging staff and
students to do the same.
Learning Mentor Personal Specification
Essential
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Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge and
Understanding
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Personal Qualities
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Desirable
A full level 3 qualification (i.e. three A levels, BTec
National Diploma or equivalent)
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Level 4 qualification
Proficient use of technology, (PC, internet, MS
Office suites) and understanding its use in
supporting effective teaching and learning.
Basic experience of planning, either for lessons or
for extra-curricular activities.
Basic experience of assessing student progress and
contributing to assessment progress.
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Experience of covering small
groups or classes.
Experience as a mentor.
Experience working with young
people.
Experience working in an area
relevant to our specialties.
Knowledge of different teaching and learning styles
and understanding of how these could be applied
to students.
Strategies for working with students, parents and
multi-agency partners.
Awareness and commitment to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and expecting
all staff to share this commitment.
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Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Ability to engage constructively with, and relate to,
a wide range of young people from different
backgrounds.
Commitment to high academic and professional
standards.
A commitment to high standards of student
behaviour.
Ability to motivate and enthuse students.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
High quality organisational skills.
Ability to work effectively with and command the
confidence of teaching staff.
Ability to assess and review young people and
family circumstances to plan appropriate
responses, drawing on in-school and external
advice and expertise where necessary.
Good interpersonal skills.
Commitment to working to strict deadlines
Willingness to play a part in the wider life of UTC
Cambridge.
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Knowledge of the needs of SEN
students in academic
surroundings.
Knowledge of the concessions
and adaptive technology
available to students with
SEND
Willingness to develop own
understanding and capability
through advice and training.
Think clearly in emergency
situations.
Negotiate and consult fairly and
effectively.
Ability to interpret and analyse
data.