make sure that the pupils you support can engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity so that they can become independent learners support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one monitor and record pupils' progress and provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers carry out administrative duties, such as preparing the classroom and clearing away after class to ensure effective teaching can take place look after pupils who have had accidents, administering first aid where necessary, and those who need help dressing or are upset make resources for use by teachers and pupils and create art displays of pupils' artwork provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips help with extra-curricular activity such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or playtime and lunchtime duties.