About this role
Accountabilities/Responsibilities - appropriate for this post:
Support for Pupils
− Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.
− To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
− To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
− To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
− Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
− To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning.
− To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken. In a special school, this may include complex medical needs.
Support for the Teacher
To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
To assist in the production of learning resources.
To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience.
To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils' work
Support for the School
To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies.
To work within school policies and procedures.
To attend staff training as appropriate.
To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.
To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school work.
Support for the Curriculum
To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes.
To support the use of ICT in learning activities