Purpose of the job

• To provide high level support to teachers in the management of pupils’ learning.

 Main duties

• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities
• Assist with planning, tuition and assessment of pupils in all areas of the curriculum
• Assist with the development and implementation of SEND support plans and personal care programmes
• Deliver and evaluate programmes of work that meet teaching and learning objectives
• Liaise with the parents and carers under the direction of the teacher and to maintain a good relationship with staff and pupils
• Liaise with the class teacher and other colleagues
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including toileting, health, hygiene, dressing, intimate care, first-aid and welfare matters
• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher
• Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the Headteacher or teachers

 Other duties

• Help with the preparation of classrooms, displays and preparing materials in advance and to clear away after activities
• Assist in stock and equipment management and carry out photocopying and other general office duties as required
• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher
• Administer routine assessments and tests
• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
• To monitor central/shared resource areas to maintain a safe and tidy environment
• Share in playground duties

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) in Supporting Teaching and Learning (core and relevant optional units as required) reflected in the level 2 NVQ and Level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning on the Qualification and Credit Framework or equivalent experience
• Carries out allocated tasks under the supervision of a teacher, problems generally referred
• Communicates with pupils to support learning and development and encourage accetable behaviour. Exchanges information with staff, parents/Carers.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety.
• Setting up and use of educational equipment and/or keyboard skills.

Additional duties

From time-to-time, supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of a teacher or agreed class cover.