About this role
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS
a) Specific tasks related to the role
- Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.
- Support pupils with activities which support English and maths skills
- Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
- Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
- Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
- Deliver intervention to support specific groups of children
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
- Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
- Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
- To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
- To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.
- To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Assist with the development and implementation of EHCPs, pupil profiles, individual learning plans and care plans.
- To provide structured support and education plans for pupils to provide strategies to manage behaviours and social and emotional needs
- Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
- To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
- To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities
- To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
- To liaise with parents and outside agencies where appropriate
b) General Requirements
- Understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare;
- Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development;
- Attend relevant school meetings as required;
- Respect confidentiality at all times;
- Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and visitors to the school;
- Carry out duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures;
- Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager;
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy;
- Share in the Governing Body’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Be familiar with, and comply with a full range of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality. Ensure all concerns are reported to the appropriate person
- Continually develop practice through taking on feedback and seeking out CPD opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date first training and deliver first aid to pupils and adults when necessary