Role Purpose:

To work under the direction and alongside the class teacher to support a SEND pupil to access their learning. Providing support to the pupil to ensure they make effective progress from an academic, social and emotional perspective.

Responsibilities:

Support for learning

· To support the academic achievement and personal development of an individual pupil or group of pupils through an inclusive approach under the guidance of the class teacher/Senco.

· Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, support a specific pupil or this pupil in a small group of pupils to achieve learning goals, in line with the school teaching policy.

· Monitor a pupil’s responses to learning activities and accurately collect evidence, record achievement and progress as directed by the class teacher.

· Establishing constructive relationships with the pupil or small group of pupils, interacting with them according to individual needs.

· Encourage the pupil or small group of pupils to interact with others and engage in activities and learning led by the class teacher

Support for the teacher and the curriculum

· Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assisting with the display of pupils’ work.

· Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

· Undertaking programmes linked to the Trusts curriculum and learning strategies e.g. phonics, Maths, providing feedback to class teachers on progress.

· Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupil’s competence and independence in its use.

· To build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to maximise pupils’ development and maintain the overall ethos and vision of the school.

· To ensure that all policies implemented by the school are actively upheld and promoted at all times.

· To ensure that the pupil or small group of pupils have the necessary access to resources and implement them where they are not evident.

· Support teaching staff and pupils on school trips as required, by taking responsibility for a group of pupils or pupil and adhering to the relevant school polices and documentation.

Training & Development

· Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

· To actively engage in training sessions, meetings and other learning activities, to support the school’s priorities and to secure their own professional development.

· Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required.

Families & Safeguarding

· Committed to working with the staff team to ensure the highest levels of safeguarding are upheld at all times.

· To report any safeguarding concerns to the Senior Designated Person in line with the school’s safeguarding policies.

· To adhere to all safeguarding policies, practices and expectations including online safety.

Professional Conduct

· To model respectful and positive behaviours, building professional relationships with staff, children and families.