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Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:Supported mainly Mathematics and Numeracy in two Year 2 classrooms whilst supporting all levels of ability within the classroom. I was initially employed to support Year 2 pupils in achieving above average SATS targets. Pupils achieved these desired targets in 2009, 2010 and 2011. I additionally recorded observations for assessment and AfL purposesWorked 1:1 supervising small groups of children encountering either academic difficulties… Show more Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:Supported mainly Mathematics and Numeracy in two Year 2 classrooms whilst supporting all levels of ability within the classroom. I was initially employed to support Year 2 pupils in achieving above average SATS targets. Pupils achieved these desired targets in 2009, 2010 and 2011. I additionally recorded observations for assessment and AfL purposesWorked 1:1 supervising small groups of children encountering either academic difficulties and/or various social issues both under the class teachers’ and school SENCO's instructions and guidelines. I assisted pupils with numeracy and literacy activities.Supported individual children under the Protective Behaviors framework as a support strategy for the purposes of Safeguarding and Child Protection.Worked independently with groups of Key Stage 1 children for Phonic sessions on a daily basis. I planned and prepared all activities using the Jolly Phonics framework. Assisted the class teacher's in all the children’s learning activities including Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education, Topic related activities and Information Communication Technology. I also prepared resources and prepared the classroom according to the class teacher's lesson plans.Designated member of staff for Outdoor Curriculum and Outdoor Learning. I promoted the concepts of Outdoor learning and planned all activities for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. I supported the school's Behavior Management policies by using Outdoor Learning as a reward system and to build both social/confidence skills and group/team work amongst pupils. I also promoted communication and listening skills and supported the schools desire to promote healthy living (exercise and activities outside). I took much pride in encouraging the pupils to both appreciate and care for outdoor environments - whilst emphasising important issues such as 'littering' and other current environmental issues. Show less

Duties and Responsibilities:Assisted a Year R Class Teacher in all the children’s learning activities including Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education and Information Communication Technology.Prepared learning resources, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school. (I.e. Library, Gym, Playground) and I arranged resources according the lessons plans led by the Teacher.Assisted children with their reading and monitored their progress by keeping records for the… Show more Duties and Responsibilities:Assisted a Year R Class Teacher in all the children’s learning activities including Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education and Information Communication Technology.Prepared learning resources, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school. (I.e. Library, Gym, Playground) and I arranged resources according the lessons plans led by the Teacher.Assisted children with their reading and monitored their progress by keeping records for the Class Teacher.Supported the SENCO by providing necessary information regarding class and individual observations that I may have made on children encountering difficulties.Kept classroom displays fresh and tidy, by creatively displaying up to date pieces of work and other work that was topic related.Created interactive and imaginative Role Play areas.Supervised lunch times every day. Including Nursery lunch time and then helping them engage in constructive activities. I also supervised the Year R and Year 1 children on the playground for an hour after lunch.While working in Year 1, I supervised small groups for ‘Let’s Think’, a series of ‘Gifted and Talented’ activities. This developed their thought-process, concentration and listening skills. This activity enabled the non-native English-speaking children to be inclusive and broaden their English vocabulary and to build confidence. • EAL support.Regularly attended all staff and year group meetings and training programmes i.e. a 2-day annual COBISEC course. Show less