<p> Wilshere-Dacre School Tel: 01462 459215 Fax: 01462 441192 Web site: www.wilshere.herts.sch.uk</p><p>Teaching Assistant Induction Policy</p><p>A good induction is essential for all staff to feel welcome and included in Wilshere- Dacre Junior School.</p><p>We aim for all staff to:</p><p> Visit prior to the commencement of appointment if their current employer allows.  Be shown around the school by the Deputy Head or Senior Teaching Assistant.  Be introduced to all members of their team.</p><p>During the first week new Teaching Assistants can expect to:</p><p> Meet the Management Team  Know main responsibilities in accordance with their job descriptions  Meet their mentor  Be given a daily timetable  Know the times of the day and breaks  Be introduced to the security arrangements and Health and Safety procedures  Be made aware of Child protection procedures and if not up to date have a training course booked.</p><p>New employees can expect:</p><p> To attend regular TA meetings to keep up to date with current issues.  Annual performance management meetings with 6 monthly reviews  A two weekly meeting with their mentor  An induction checklist (see Appendix 1)  Commitments in Appendix 1 to be honored  Opportunities to observe more experienced colleagues Wilshere-Dacre Junior School Appendix 1</p><p>Tasks and Responsibility Target Date Aspects</p><p>Introduction Ethos of to the post school Staff relationship guidelines, confidentiality</p><p>Allocation of mentor Introduction to colleague, roles in school Job description, terms and conditions of service Absence reporting procedures Child protection procedures Equal opportunities Policy and Anti-racist statement SEN and BEM (including responsible staff procedures) Introduction to management staff and tour of the building Security codes</p><p>Procedure for lieu time, holiday dates and leave entitlement Other operating procedures (inc. photocopier, use of resources) Stock and supplies Health and Information on Safety fire evacuation procedures Procedures for Health and safety issues and first aiders Information Internal and Systems external postal and telephone systems Information and communication technology Communication Line manager/ team leader Meetings and communication s structure in school Communication with parents Staff handbook</p><p>School Improvement Plan access to copies of all school policies (in the welfare room)</p><p>Training and Processes for Development support and supervision, training and development, and performance management</p><p>Managed by:</p><p>Head</p><p>Deputy Head (Ta Line Manager)</p><p>Senior Teaching assistant (Ta Supervisor)</p><p>Teaching assistants Under the direction of:</p><p>Head</p><p>Deputy Head</p><p>SENco Class Teachers </p><p>Senior Ta</p><p>Teaching assistants</p>