Purpose of Role

Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff/managers, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Support for Pupils

1.            Attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, make these part of the learning.

2.            Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.

3.            Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with a Educational Health Care Plan, support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the SENDCO and Principal.

4.            Provide occasional personal care support.

5.            Assist with preparation for school visits and the supervision of pupils on such visits, in liaison with the trip leader.

Support for Teachers

1.            Within the overall plan set by the class teacher to assist in devising and extending educational activities and in preparation of the curriculum.  This may include contributing to the development and implementation of Personal Support Plans (PPPs) and Personal and Pastoral Support Plans, and small intervention groups.

2.            Help assess and systematically record pupils’ progress and achievements, using the results of this monitoring in further support work.

3.            Efficiently prepare, maintain and use classroom teaching materials and equipment, including organising the use of audio/visual and ICT equipment, bearing in mind the efficient use of school resources (this may include photocopying, arranging displays of work etc).

4.             Assist in maintaining classroom discipline by working with individual and groups of pupils in developing expectations of acceptable personal and social behaviour and help make them part of the learning experience.

Support for the Curriculum

1.            Support the teaching of literacy, numeracy or other specific curriculum areas/specialisms as required and agreed with the Principal/Manager.

Support for the School

1.            Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class teacher, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCO) and other teaching assistants; working at all times within the school’s policies and procedures

2.            To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other support staff where necessary and as directed by the Principal.

3.            To attend staff meetings, participate in performance management arrangements and undertake training and development activities.

4.            To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.

5.            To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Principal/Manager.

Please note, while every effort has been made to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager/Principal to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.