secondary school procedures
The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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.
Competences and skills
47 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
2 competencesassess the development of youth
Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.
teach secondary education class content
Instruct students in the theory and practice of the secondary school course of your specialisation, taking into account the age of the students and modern teaching methods.
Cross-sector
16 competencesadapt teaching to student's capabilities
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students’ individual learning needs and goals.
apply teaching strategies
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners' level, goals, and priorities.
- Scope note
- This includes the use of teaching devices such as diagrams and other visual aids.
assist students in their learning
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
compile course material
Write, select or recommend a syllabus of learning material for the students enrolled in the course.
encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
give constructive feedback
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate work.
guarantee students' safety
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person’s supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
handle children's problems
Promote the prevention, early detection, and management of children`s problems, focusing on developmental delays and disorders, behavioural problems, functional disabilities, social stresses, mental disorders including depression, and anxiety disorders.
maintain students' discipline
Make sure students follow the rules and code of behaviour established in the school and take the appropriate measures in case of violation or misbehaviour.
manage student relationships
Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.
monitor student's behaviour
Supervise the student's social behaviour to discover anything unusual. Help solve any issues if necessary.
perform playground surveillance
Observe students' recreational activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.
provide lesson materials
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
provide teacher support
Assist teachers in classroom instruction by providing and preparing lesson materials, monitoring the students during their work and helping them in their learning where necessary.
support children's wellbeing
Provide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.
support the positiveness of youths
Help children and young people to assess their social, emotional and identity needs and to develop a positive self image, enhance their self esteem and improve their self reliance.
Optional knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesinstructional strategies
The techniques that instructors use to deliver lessons. The aim of these strategies is to make students become more involved in the learning process.
social development
The learning process of a child through social interaction. Among the various activities that it encompasses, social development supports children in obtaining and fortifying learning skills and having positive attitudes.
Cross-sector
7 competencesadolescent socialisation behaviour
The social dynamics through which young adults live amongst each other, expressing their likes and dislikes and the rules of communication between generations.
curriculum objectives
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
disability types
The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
first aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
learning difficulties
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
pedagogy
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
teamwork principles
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
19 competencesadvise on lesson plans
Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, engage the students and adhere to the curriculum.
arrange parent teacher meeting
Set up joined and individual meetings with students' parents to discuss their child's academic progress and general well-being.
assess students
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of the goals the student achieved.
- Scope note
- The skill applies to all educational levels such as primary, secondary, post-secondary and tertiary education.
assist in the organisation of school events
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
assist students with equipment
Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
consult student's support system
Communicate with multiple parties, including teachers and the family of the student, to discuss the student's behaviour or academic performance.
consult students on learning content
Take students' opinions and preferences into consideration when determining learning content.
escort students on a field trip
Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.
identify learning disorders
Observe and detect symptoms of Specific Learning Difficulties such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in children or adult learners. Refer the student to the correct specialised educational expert if necessary.
keep records of attendance
Keep track of the pupils who are absent by recording their names on a list of absentees.
liaise with educational staff
Communicate with the school staff such as teachers, teaching assistants, academic advisors, and the principal on issues relating to students' well-being. In the context of a university, liaise with the technical and research staff to discuss research projects and courses-related matters.
maintain relations with children's parents
Inform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.
monitor educational developments
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
perform classroom management
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
prepare lesson content
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
prepare youths for adulthood
Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need for their transition to become independent and self-sufficient adults.
promote the safeguarding of young people
Understand safeguarding and what should be done in cases of actual or potential harm or abuse.
recognise indicators of gifted student
Observe students during instruction and identify signs of exceptionally high intelligence in a student, such as showing remarkable intellectual curiosity or showing restlessness due to boredom and or feelings of not being challenged.
work with virtual learning environments
Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
digital