PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• To work under the instruction/guidance of the SENCo, speech and language therapists and teachers to provide particular interventions specifically for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Using your skills as a teaching assistant you will support pupil learning, focusing on speech and language development, social and emotions skills and setting them up for success as they progress through the school.
• To undertake the role at both Queens Academy, Nuneaton and St Bartholomew’s Academy, Coventry (you must be able to drive and have access to a car).

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Developing and running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual speech, language and learnings needs.  The TA is responsible for implementing these activities, reviewing progress and providing feedback to class teachers, the SENCo and other professionals as necessary.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER AND SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPISTS

• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher and speech and language therapists, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities and interventions.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress towards specific targets.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers, support staff and speech and language therapists on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Work on a 1:1 basis with pupils or in small groups taking responsibility for their learning, setting up speech and language interventions, creating resources and adapting activities to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Work in partnership with the teacher/therapists to support school systems.  This may include contributing to meetings as appropriate.