Responsible to: Class Teacher/ SENDCO / Headteacher & Leadership Team

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/SENDCO

·                         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
•          Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans to de-escalate challenging situations, using consistent strategies to support pupils in crisis and maintain a safe, positive learning environment. 

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 pupil on school trips as required, by taking responsibility for the 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.

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.