Statement of Purpose

 To work, under guidance, to provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.

Supporting Pupils

• ·        Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment.
• ·        Receive and supervise pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health and hygiene development on a daily bas
• Care for pupils who are critically or terminally ill.
• Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help.
  
• In conjunction with the teacher the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
• Support provision for pupils with additional needs.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.
• Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs (e.g. daily exercise programme).
  
• Provide feedback to pupils and teachers in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc.
  

Support for the Teacher

•  To act as Cover Supervisor during teacher absence under the direction of a teacher/designated member of staff. Cover will be in accordance with the nationally agreed protocols and as provided for in the Education Act 2002. (The role of Cover Supervisor will be to supervise and take sole responsibility, for short term cover only, for a class/group who are undertaking pre- planned work or where pupils are able to undertake effective, self directed learning1.)
• Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc.
  
•  Work with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate.
  
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording.
  
• Under direction of teacher provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils’ achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence (e.g. Headteacher).
•  Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links.
• Assist the teacher in the development, implementation and monitoring of systems relating to attendance and integration.
• Clerical/admin support relating to classroom activity e.g. dealing with correspondence, compilation/analysis/reporting on attendance, exclusions etc, and making phone calls etc.
• Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities/work experience or other out of school activities under guidance of teacher.

 Support for the Curriculum

•  Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under direction of teacher.
• To be aware of and appreciate a range of activities, courses, organisations and individuals to provide support for pupils.
• Under direction of teacher determine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment, plans and resources to support pupils.

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

•  Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.1Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required (see footnote 1).
•  Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advice and support others.

The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in line with the School’s performance and development review policy. Any significant change in level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re- evaluation.

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'Shenstone Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people'