About this role
We are a duel site school.
Primary School,St Margaret’s Crescent, PutneySW15 6HL
Secondary School & Sixth Form,Broadwater Road, TootingSW17 0DZ
Purpose of Job
Responsible, under the direction or instruction of the Class Teacher or Head of School, to work as part of a
team to assist individual pupils or small groups of pupils with their learning who have moderate and/or severe
learning difficulties and/or complex needs. To support access to learning for pupils and provide general
support to the Class Teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom
Main Responsibilities
To work under the guidance of the Class Teacher in the performance of all general duties associated with
assisting pupils within the classroom setting. This will include helping with supervision of academic work such
as reading, writing and number work, telling stories, assist with craftwork, general cleaning up and practical
classroom organisation. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under
the guidance of teaching staff.
Vision, Values and Contributions to the School
Contribute to the overall vision and values of the school;
To work cooperatively as a part of a team for the benefit of the pupils in the class;
Participate in the school’s induction programme and other learning activities and performance
development, as required;
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals;
Welfare and Safeguarding
To be fully aware and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children Act 2004
and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as
this applies to the employee’s role within the school;
To be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable pupils in relation to the
employee’s role;
Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning;