Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities General Duties: - To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm and independence in learning. - To contribute to the development of confident, caring pupils who show awareness of responsibility and pride in themselves and the school. - To assist in the provision of a welcoming, nurturing environment. - To assist in the smooth running of the school. Supporting the Pupil - To aid in planning, delivering and implementing work programmes to the pupil under the direction and supervision of the class teacher and SENDCo, enabling them to access the curriculum - To establish a constructive working relationship with the pupil/s setting reasonable expectations and acting as a positive role model to all students. - To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. - To encourage the pupil/s to interact and work co-operatively with others. - To promote independence, confidence and self-esteem. - To provide positive feedback and praise to the pupil/s in relation to progress and achievement. - To carry out break duty supervision, as and when required. Supporting the Curriculum - To deliver learning activities to the pupil/s. - To liaise with other personnel and take responsibility for maintenance/quality/safety of specialist equipment. - To work with other staff members to develop an engaging curriculum to meet the needs of the child/children. - To work and communicate effectively with outside agencies where required. Supporting the Teacher - To work under the direction of the SEND Co-ordinator and teacher and to be involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupil/s learning. - To assist, with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of suitable programmes of support. - To contribute to the maintenance of pupils’ progress records. - To participate in the evaluation of the support programme. - To provide regular feedback about the pupil/s to the teacher/SEND Co-ordinator. Supporting the School - To 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. - To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. - To attend relevant in-service training. - To undertake relevant school learning activities as required e.g. School visits, swimming lessons etc. - To carry out tasks as required to support the smooth and efficient running of the classroom and school. - To carry out any other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head Teacher.