Description
Secondary school teaching assistants provide various support services to secondary school teachers such as instructional and practical support. They help with the preparation of lesson materials needed in class and reinforce instructions with students in need of extra attention. They also perform basic clerical duties, monitor the students' learning progress and behaviour and supervise the students with and without the teacher present.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackteach secondary education class contentapply teaching strategiessupport children's wellbeingassist students in their learningencourage students to acknowledge their achievementshandle children's problemsguarantee students' safetyprovide teacher supportassess the development of youthmanage student relationshipsmaintain students' disciplineadapt teaching to student's capabilitiescompile course materialsupport the positiveness of youthsperform playground surveillancemonitor student's behaviourprovide lesson materialsmaintain relations with children's parentswork with virtual learning environmentsprepare lesson contentmonitor educational developmentsassist students with equipmentadvise on lesson plansescort students on a field tripperform classroom managementassess studentsconsult students on learning contentliaise with educational staffconsult student's support systemarrange parent teacher meetingkeep records of attendancerecognise indicators of gifted studentpromote the safeguarding of young peopleassist in the organisation of school eventsidentify learning disordersprepare youths for adulthood