Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation 

Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required  

Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according    to pupil responses. 

Support and use ICT in learning activities & develop pupils’ competence and   independence in its use.  

Support for pupils: 

Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged.  

Occasional support to whole class for short periods (eg story reading).   

Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity.  

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.  

Promote independence and development of self-esteem  

Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and development of self-esteem.  

Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs/behaviour plans. 

Use specialist skills/ knowledge/ training to provide support in specialist areas  

Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set  

Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns  

Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under overall guidance of the teacher. 

Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care. 

Support/nurture small groups of children over lunchtime period.  

Support to teacher:  

Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation  

Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher  

Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting  

Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils’ progress  

Attend IEP and EHCP review meetings if appropriate  

Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour and help manage pupil behaviour