Main purposes of the job

• To provide medical care and intimate care when required  

• Duties include supporting pupils with medical care and intimate care-Toileting, Changing the child when needed.

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behavior Plans and Personal Care programmes 

• to provide medical care and intimate care when required

• To work under the guidance of teaching staff to support learners

• to undertake learning, care and support programmes

• to enable access to learning for pupils

• to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.  Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

General Responsibilities:

Support for Pupils

• To provide learning support for the pupil in the class or in 1-1 situations 

• To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the class teacher, Inclusion Manager/SEN coordinator, Phase Leader, SLT and outside agencies as required 

• To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required 

• To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Inclusion Manager, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies 

• To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities

• To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside 

• To support the pupil in the playground, being mindful of their health and safety in relation to their medical conditions and encouraging safe interactive play Motivate and encourage the pupil to have a go at activities they may be unsure of Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards 

• Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them 

• To provide medical care and intimate care where necessary as required 

• To attend in service training and relevant meeting relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs 

• Provide support and facilitate interaction with peers in the classroom and around school

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Supporting the Class Teacher and Inclusion Manager

• To work as part of the team to ensure that the well-being and personal development of the pupil enhances their learning opportunities and life skills 

• To attend planning meeting with the Inclusion Manager and class teacher to develop learning programmes and to assist in the delivery of the individual learning programme on a daily basis to promote learning, behaviour and communication skills

• To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, Phase Leader, Inclusion Manager and relevant outside agencies about the pupil's difficulties and progress 

• To contribute to the pupil's annual review by writing a brief report and attending the meeting 

Support for the Curriculum                                      

•  Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses

• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher

• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Support for the School

• To foster links between home and school

• To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the child 

• To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs 

• To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupils needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school and London Borough of Waltham Forest 

• To carry out duties as directed by the Inclusion Manager or Head Teacher 

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

General :

Key Relationships: Responsible to: Senior leadership

Key contacts: Class teacher, colleagues, year leader/phase manager and senior leadership Person specification in attachment

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The above- mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as directed by the Head of School as may be reasonably expected. This is not a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.