§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

secondary school teaching assistant

Secondary school teaching assistants provide various support services to secondary school teachers such as instructional and practical support.

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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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

secondary school procedures

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pedagogy teamwork principles instructional strategies curriculum objectives learning difficulties social development adolescent socialisation behaviour disability types first aid

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform playground surveillance monitor student's behaviour maintain students' discipline assess the development of youth provide lesson materials support the positiveness of youths encourage students to acknowledge their achievements assist students in their learning handle children's problems guarantee students' safety compile course material adapt teaching to student's capabilities provide teacher support apply teaching strategies give constructive feedback support children's wellbeing teach secondary education class content manage student relationships

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult student's support system assist students with equipment prepare lesson content identify learning disorders promote the safeguarding of young people monitor educational developments assist in the organisation of school events arrange parent teacher meeting work with virtual learning environments liaise with educational staff recognise indicators of gifted student prepare youths for adulthood assess students escort students on a field trip consult students on learning content keep records of attendance advise on lesson plans perform classroom management maintain relations with children's parents

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)