Learning support staffs work with teachers in the classroom, helping pupils progress with their learning.
Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Teaching assistants work alongside teachers in the classroom, helping pupils with their learning on an individual or group basis. Some specialise in areas such as literacy, numeracy, special education needs, music, and the creative arts. Some Teaching assistants are bilingual and support children who are learning English as an additional language.
Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
HLTAs are experienced teaching assistants who plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher and assess, record and report on pupils’ progress. They may also manage other classroom-based staff or may supervise a class in a teacher's absence.
Early Years
Nursery nurses / nursery practitioners work in co-operation with a teacher, looking after the social and educational development of children. Their work involves planning and supervising activities and keeping parents up-to-date with their child's progress.
Cover Supervisors
Cover supervisors are suitably-trained school staff who supervise pupils when teaching staff are absent.
Sports Coaches
Sports coaches develop pupil’s skills specific sports.