Unit 332 – Engage in personal development in health, social care in children`s and young people`s settings
Outcome 1
1.1 At present employed at Cheam Park Farm Junior School in Year 5 as per the job description (see attachment 1) I have a range of duties such as enabling access to learning pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Supervising and providing particular support for pupils and ensuring their safety and access to learning activities but also challenging children to make them work to the best of their ability. Supervising children at playtime and making sure there playing safely individually and in groups. Setting out activities asked by the teacher and clearing up after the lesson has finished, delivering interventions groups and working one to one for the lower ability that may need more support, also making relevant resources to help the children with their learning.
1.2 The introduction of the standards for Teaching Assistants to see a clear path for progression which therefore the role of the TA has become more valued and professional. The qualifications available for Teaching Assistants are as followed Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Level 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning, Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning and becoming a HLTA which a in job status and is up to your work place to do so, to progress even higher foundation degree/QTS are available. As a TA`s role has become professional more emphasis is now placed on CPD so that the TA can evaluate their classroom performance skills to become more qualified. In addition TA`s must also have qualities such as being a good communicator, be a good listener, a concern and understanding for children, being able to build good relationships with children and colleagues, working well in a team, being sensitive and enthusiastic and being able to use their