Key Accountabilities (and specific duties / responsibilities). 

Ø  To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of contribution to teacher lesson plans, delivery and assessment.

Ø  Provide support for distressed pupils when in crisis.

Ø  Support with behaviour and wellbeing of pupils and reintegration back into class.

Ø  Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupil learning.

Ø  Enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

Ø  Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Ø  To continuously motivate and challenge pupils, whilst promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.

Ø  Assist with lunchtime and after school supervision as appropriate.

Ø  Establish productive working relationships with all pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Ø  Develop and implement individual learning plans.

Ø  Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

Support for the Teacher

Ø  Production of lesson plans, worksheets, learning objectives, etc, within agreed system of supervision.

Ø  Assist with the display of children’s work.

Ø  Effectively contribute to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests.

Ø  Use teaching and learning objectives to plan challenging targets and to evaluate and adjust lesson/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision.

Ø  Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Ø  Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested Administer and assess/mark tests and accurately record achievement/progress and invigilate exams/tests.

Ø  Establish a clear framework for pupil discipline, anticipate and manage pupil behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence, in line with established school policy.

 Support for the Curriculum

Ø   Deliver learning activities/programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs within agreed system of supervision.

Ø   Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.

Ø   Use ICT effectively in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Ø   Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support, e.g. curriculum/SEN specialism.

Ø   Select and prepare required resources to lead learning activities, taking account of pupil’s interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

Support for the School

Ø   Comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.  Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).

Ø   Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Ø   Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

Ø   Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Ø   Establish own best practice and lead specialist area and use to support others

Ø   Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, according to school policies and procedures and within working hours