To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, alongside a teacher/senior member of staff.

Your core duties will be:

·       Supervise pupils with SEND, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented. 

·       Aid the execution of education plans suitable to each pupils’ learning objectives. 

·       Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding. 

·       Promote inclusion and acceptance, support diversity and ensure pupils have equal access to learning and development. 

·       Promote class interaction and ensure pupils engage throughout the lessons. 

·       Provide opportunities for developing independence. 

·       Create a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment. 

·       Assist with the display of pupils’ work and the planning of learning activities. 

·       Undertake administrative tasks as needed.

·       Assist pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids. 

·       Under the guidance of teaching staff, provide feedback to pupils, parents and carers about their progress, achievements and any problems that may have arisen. 

·       Promote good behaviour and encourage pupils to take accountability for their actions. 

·       Prepare, maintain and use learning resources and assist pupils to use them. 

·       Follow child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. 

·       Assist with pupil supervision, including before and after school and in break times. 

·       Accompany teaching staff and pupils on school trips and after school activities, taking responsibility for a group of pupils under the teacher’s supervision when needed. 

Assist with the supervision of pupils alongside other support staff during a class teachers’ absence.