Job Purpose:

To assist and support teaching and support staff in providing high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum and to promote the academy’s vision and ethos.

Introduction:

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. The performance of all duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the Teachers and Support staff who will be mindful of her/his duty to ensure that the employee has a reasonable workload and sufficient support to carry out the duties of the post. This job description will be reviewed at least annually and any changes will be subject to consultation. The academy’s grievance procedure will be used to resolve any disagreement arising out of the job description.

The job description involves:

Teaching and Learning

• Support teachers, SENCO and TA colleagues in delivering activities that support the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the Co-Headteachers, SENCO and class teachers

• Support Individual Education Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans for students and help monitor their progress

• Work with senior colleagues to provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities

• Work with and support other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary

• Assist class teachers and teaching assistants with maintaining student records

• Contribute, wherever appropriate, to the display, presentation and celebration of students’ work

Administrative duties:

• Support class teachers and teaching assistants in photocopying, proof reading and other administrative tasks in order to support teaching

• Undertake other duties from time to time as the senior leadership team/line manager requires

Standards and quality assurance:

• Support the aims and ethos of the Academy

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

• Attend team and staff meetings

• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

• Participate positively in training and professional development

• Take part in Performance Management and appraisal

• Meet deadlines