Description
Main purpose of the job
To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/ instruction of teaching and/or senior learning staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL
Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs (and support plan if relevant) ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities, under the direction of the teacher/other senior learning staff.
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
To provide one to one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils, as directed by the teacher
Use a range of strategies to support pupils with complex pastoral and learning needs to engage with school and their learning
Advocate for all pupils, having high expectations for them
2.SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER
Provide clerical support (e.g. photocopying, filing, data input, collecting money etc.)
Assist with the display of childrens work
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
In liaison with the teacher/other senior learning staff, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
Report pupil achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Administer routine tests and invigilate exams as directed.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as required
Support the delivery of online remote education as necessary
3.SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles, including small group work
Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain levels and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
4.SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan
Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
5.High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
6.To be responsible for improving your own practice through observation, evaluation and discussion
7.To comply with the Data Protection Act and School policies and procedures
8.The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
9.To comply with the Schools Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working procedures and guidelines.
10.To comply with the Schools Comprehensive Equality Policy and to ensure that it is implemented within the service area of the post.
11.To comply with the Schools Data Protection Policy and Code of Practice within the service area of the post.
The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure.
Note
This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change.
The details contained within this job description reflect the principal responsibilities and tasks of the job at the date it was prepared, and are not intended to be exhaustive.However it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of the job may change.The need for flexibility, accountability and team working is required. Existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.The post-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities, commensurate with the posts grade and whenever reasonably instructed. The Trust will revise this job description from time to time and will consult the post holder/s at the appropriate time.
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