Work collaboratively with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities. 

Support individuals and groups to access learning, including those with SEND, EAL, or requiring additional emotional or academic support. 

Use a range of strategies and resources to remove barriers to learning and promote participation. 

Encourage children’s independence and resilience. 

Develop warm, professional relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model. 

Promote respectful behaviour, supporting the school’s positive behaviour policy. 

Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and external agencies where appropriate. 

Observe, assess and record children’s responses to learning as directed by the teacher. 

Provide timely feedback to pupils and staff. 

Assist with the development and implementation of individual support plans (e.g. EHCPs, IEPs, behaviour plans). 

Support the emotional development of children, providing encouragement, regulation and reassurance. 

Maintain a safe and calm learning environment, responding to incidents in line with safeguarding and health & safety policies. 

Administer basic first aid when needed and report concerns appropriately. 

Prepare, organise and maintain learning resources and spaces. 

Support the use of technology to enhance learning. 

Accompany classes on visits and outdoor learning experiences. 

Assist with classroom routines and contribute to the wider life of the school. 

A natural rapport with children and young people, you connect easily and positively. 

Emotionally intelligent with the ability to stay calm, patient, and responsive in all situations. 

Excellent communication skills: clear, respectful and adaptable when speaking with children, families and colleagues. 

Reliable, well-organised and able to work flexibly as part of a team. 

Able to use your initiative, respond to changing situations and maintain a positive attitude. 

Open to learning and committed to your own development. 

Experience working or volunteering with children or young people in any setting (e.g. school, nursery, youth club, family support, healthcare, etc.). 

Confidence in supporting behaviour, wellbeing or emotional needs. 

Experience of helping others learn, grow or develop formally or informally. 

A belief in inclusion and the right of every child to thrive. 

Awareness of the need to safeguard and protect children, and a willingness to learn more. 

Comfortable using technology for basic communication and learning tasks. 

A good standard of English and maths (GCSE or equivalent). 

Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, SEND). 

A recognised Level 3 qualification in supporting children or teaching and learning. 

Experience working with children with additional needs, such as SEND or SEMH. 

Understanding of the EYFS or primary curriculum. 

Experience delivering small-group or one-to-one support.