Teaching Assistant Safety Requirements
It is important for the teaching assistant to be clear about the safety arrangements for the areas and pupils they work with including the position of the fire exits, extinguishers, fire blankets, first aid boxes; the role during a fire drill; what to do in case of fire or other emergency; especially for pupils with physical disabilities or sensory impairments; escape routes and alternatives if blocked by fire etc.
All equipment should be safe and approved for safety by BSI Kite mark, European standards markings, BEAB mark of safety. The teaching assistant should know the operating procedures and safety requirements of the school before using any equipment. These instructions should be followed very carefully.
All equipment that are used should be checked regularly by qualified technician to ensure that it is safe and in proper working order e.g. check the television, video or computer is in working order before the pupils need it. These sort of checks will need to be done in advance. If there are any faults, this will need to be dealt with either by the teaching assistant or to the appropriate person such as the class or subject teacher. It is also important to check classroom equipment and materials regularly for damage and to report any damage to the appropriate person. Serious damage will need to be repaired by professional technicians or the school caretaker or alternatively the item will have to be replaced. …show more content…
Storage facilities should be easily accessible and lockable. Hazardous materials must be stored away from pupils and locked away. All equipment and surfaces must be safe, hygienic and usable.
It is the responsibility as a teaching assistant to ensure when working with pupils who have been using messy materials such as glue or paint, to wipe tables or easels clean after use and clean any brushes ready for the next time. It is important to ensure proper hygiene and correct use of
All equipment should be safe and approved for safety by BSI Kite mark, European standards markings, BEAB mark of safety. The teaching assistant should know the operating procedures and safety requirements of the school before using any equipment. These instructions should be followed very carefully.
All equipment that are used should be checked regularly by qualified technician to ensure that it is safe and in proper working order e.g. check the television, video or computer is in working order before the pupils need it. These sort of checks will need to be done in advance. If there are any faults, this will need to be dealt with either by the teaching assistant or to the appropriate person such as the class or subject teacher. It is also important to check classroom equipment and materials regularly for damage and to report any damage to the appropriate person. Serious damage will need to be repaired by professional technicians or the school caretaker or alternatively the item will have to be replaced. …show more content…
Storage facilities should be easily accessible and lockable. Hazardous materials must be stored away from pupils and locked away. All equipment and surfaces must be safe, hygienic and usable.
It is the responsibility as a teaching assistant to ensure when working with pupils who have been using messy materials such as glue or paint, to wipe tables or easels clean after use and clean any brushes ready for the next time. It is important to ensure proper hygiene and correct use of