• Helping individual pupils understand what is required in the lesson.
• Assisting pupils with reading.
• Helping pupils understand written texts by asking questions or simplifying the language.
• Helping prepare differentiated materials that will increase pupils' access to the curriculum.
• Answering questions when needed.
• Helping pupils take notes during a lesson.
• Supporting pupils with spellings.
• Helping pupils with discussion work.
• Helping pupils settle and get started.
• Sometimes lending equipment (pencil/ruler).
• Helping pupils organise their work.
• Keeping pupils on task.
• Keeping a pupil seated.
• Monitoring behaviour patterns in the classroom.
• Advising on seating plans/classroom organisation.
• Removing a pupil before a problem escalates.
• Assisting pupils working on a computer/laptop.
• Acting as a Reader or a Scribe during tests or examinations.
• Supervising group work.
• Helping with basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Helping to build self-esteem by encouraging pupils to participate in lessons.
• Helping mark work with pupils during the lesson.
• Writing homework into diaries.
• Signing Report Cards.
• Working with individuals or groups outside the classroom to reinforce learning.
• Working with individuals or small groups to extend learning activities.
• Giving feedback to the teacher on pupils and their work.
• Supporting the reward system (praise, Community Stickers, Merits)

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