Support to Pupils
Support to Teachers
Support to School
Other duties:
To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of the job.
To act professionally and with integrity at all times.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community and is consistent with the trust’s equal opportunities policy.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. The particular duties and responsibilities listed above may be subject to reasonable change from time to time following consultation between the Head Teacher/ SLT with the postholder.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) – a failure to do so is likely to result in dismissal should it later be discovered.
Any arrests, convictions cautions or reprimands of relevance, obtained by the jobholder after enhanced DBS clearance has been acquired, must be disclosed to the principal by the postholder. Failure by the postholder to do so, or the obtaining by the postholder of a relevant conviction caution or reprimand, may be managed in accordance with Trust Disciplinary Procedure.
This
post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the
ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of the
role.
Personnel Specification
Qualifications and Experience | NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Experience of working with reception, key stage 1 and 2 pupils A minimum of 2yrs school based experience At least grade C/4 GCSE maths and English Evidence of CPD A commitment to future professional development Knowledge and Experience of Primary Curriculum Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities Knowledge of Health and Safety issues |
Training | Willing to attend relevant training |
Knowledge and skills | Understands the needs of autistic pupils and pupils with communication difficulties. Understand the needs of pupils with learning needs. Be computer literate. Work with individual or small groups of pupils with additional needs To be able to support teaching staff in the assessment of academic achievement and pupil need. Take a role in raising pupils’ aspirations and independence. Support staff to create a positive learning environment. Experience of delivering programs of with in collaboration with teachers and other specialists. |
Personal qualities | Able communicator Good organisational skills Commitment, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and determination to succeed. A capacity for hard work and an aptitude to work as part of the wider staff team. Demonstrate an ability to work with pupils and families in a sensitive and positive way. |
Commitment to the following | Pupils with additional needs Raising standards for pupils Setting a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance. An enthusiasm and determination to support the vision and values of the school community. |
Legal Requirements | Enhanced DBS Clearance |
Beki Jackson
0121 285 2880
beki.jackson@elmtree.victrust.org