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To undertake work/care/support programs to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

To work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and to help raise standards of achievement for all pupils.

Work may be carried out in the classrooms or outside the main teaching area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support for pupils:

• To develop knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported;

• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;

• Assist with intimate care which could involve close personal contact with a child who cannot do it independently, this includes changing nappies and helping a pupil use the toilet.

• Taking into account the learning support involved, to aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

• clarifying and explaining instructions;

•ensuring the child can use equipment and materials provided;

• assisting in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, social skills, reading, spelling, handwriting/presentation;

• helping children to concentrate on and finish work set;

• meeting physical and behavioural needs as required whilst encouraging independence;

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

• developing appropriate resources to support the children; providing support for individual children inside and outside the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• To establish a constructive relationship with the pupils and interact with them according to individual needs;

• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children;

• To set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence;

• To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happy;

• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher;

• To be willing to undertake first aid duties. School will provide appropriate training if required.

Support for teachers:

• Support the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support/intervention for pupils;

• Monitor pupil’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement as directed;

• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc;

• Contribute to the maintenance of children’s progress records;

• Participate in the evaluation of the support programme;

• Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour;

• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers;

• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of children’s work (in line with marking policy);

• Provide general administrative support for classroom activities in support or teaching;

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Support for the Curriculum:

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

• Undertake intervention programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, 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;

• Contribute to the development, preparation and maintenance of appropriate materials required to meet lesson plans/relevant learning activities to support the delivery of an enriched curriculum.

Support for the school:

• Understand and comply with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;

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Will be required to undertake lunchtime supervision every day, along with two morning break duties each week.

• Understand 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 roles of other professionals;

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required;

• Where appropriate develop a relationship to foster links between home and school;

• Liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the children as appropriate;

• Contribute to reviews of children’s progress as appropriate,

• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance;

• Prepare and present displays of children’s work as required;

• Undertake other duties from time to time as required by the Headteacher.