Main Duties and Responsibilities 

● To work in collaboration with the school leadership team to provide the best possible education and support for all children throughout the school.

● Work or play with individuals or small groups of children to assist in the delivery of the planned curriculum, as directed by the class teacher/SENDCo.

● Set up group activities under the guidance of the class teacher.

● Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs (e.g. dressing, going to the toilet, caring for sick, injured or distressed children). 

● Act as a role model and demonstrate the school values throughout all interactions (with staff, children, parents and other stakeholders) 

● Demonstrate excellent timekeeping.  

● Be aware of and support school policies and procedures including the Ivy Code of Conduct. 

● Maintain appropriate confidentiality.  

● Report any concerns regarding children’s welfare or education to the class teacher.

● Under the direction of the Class Teacher, liaise with parents as appropriate on routine matters, maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality at all times. 

● Assist with the reception and departure of children at the beginning and end of school sessions. 

● Accompany classes and small groups of children on educational visits. 

● Assist with the preparation of resources.

● Help the inclusion of all children, including those with EAL and supporting individual children who find it difficult to form relationships or successfully access the curriculum.

● Work with outside agencies, such as Educational Psychologists, by liaising and supporting their work with pupils. 

● Assist pupils with physical needs and difficulties.  

● Develop skills and knowledge and complete training programmes as directed by the SENDCO or Headship team. 

● Supervise the pupils when they are in the dining room eating lunch, encouraging good social skills and manners

● Clear up the dining room after the lunch break including clearing any food and wrapping left on the tables, wiping the tables and chairs, and sweeping the floor.

● Supervise any indoor activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs.

● Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals

● Encourage children to be resilient and independent and follow the values of their school

● Ensure the behaviour system is followed and deal with incidents accordingly. 

● Report any behaviour or safeguarding incident to senior staff in line with the school’s policy.

● Provide first aid during the lunch period as required.

● The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary

● Requirement for standing for long periods and/or working in slightly awkward positions e.g. sitting on low chairs, supporting children on the floor.

● Some exposure to conditions such as noise and outdoor working.

● Some occasional support required to support pupils with toileting issues where nappies are being used.

● The job may include clearing up bodily fluids of children after an accident or sudden illness.