Main Duties and responsibilities:

·         Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence

·         Support and extend children learning under the guidance and direction of the class teacher

·         Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs

·         Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

·         Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention

·         Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans

·         Leading and supervising mini games with the pupils

·         It may be necessary to supervise and assist in the dressing and toileting of children including nappy changing and following correct nappy changing procedures (training will be given)

·         Carrying out any other instructions given by the Headteacher which are reasonably within the duties of the post.

Teaching and Learning

·         Deliver differentiated activities to small groups and/ or individuals inside and outside of the classroom

·         Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at children achieving their full potential

·         Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

·         Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning

·         Support teachers managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

·         Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment

·         Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

·         Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

·         Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers

·         Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

·         Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional Development

·         Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Other Areas of Responsibility

Safeguarding

·         Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

·         Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school 

To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Headteacher