General:

·       - Working alongside the class teacher to deliver learning to support the academic achievement of all pupils - morning sessions are KS2 based

·       - Providing feedback to pupils and the class teacher

·       - Taking a lead role alongside the class teacher in implementing support plans for individual pupils

·       - Assisting the teacher with preparing equipment / photocopying / displays

Teaching classes or groups of children:

·       - Planning and preparing lessons and courses.

·       - Teaching pupils according to their educational needs including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere.

-       - PPA cover across the school (all ages)

         - Support with Forest School 

         - 1:1 support during the morning sessions (until end of academic year)

    -   - Leading on nurture interventions 

·       - Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils when required.

·       - Using available assessment data in order to identify gaps in attainment for vulnerable groups including Pupil Premium children and taking action in order to close the gaps.

·       - Building and maintaining positive working relationships with pupils, families, external agencies and colleagues

Other duties:

·       - Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any other class or group of pupils assigned.

·       - Providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters.

·       - Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils.

·       - Communicating and consulting with parents of pupils.

·       - Communicating and consulting with persons or bodies outside the school and participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described.

·       - Participating in arrangements made for appraisal.

·       - Reviewing from time to time methods of teaching and programmes of work and participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.

·       - Advising and co-operating with the Headteacher and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

·       - Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on school premises and engaged in school activities elsewhere.

·       - Participating in school meetings which relate to the curriculum, administration or organisation of the school.

·       - Supervising and, as far as practicable, teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach.