What skills and experience we're looking forPurpose of the job: To assist teachers in providing a learning environment that.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of the job:
To assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum and learn to the best of their ability
To work with and support an identified child with specified academic, physical and emotional/behavioral/medical needs on an individual basis
Key accountabilities:
To work with a named child, as directed by the class teacher and/or SENCo, to support subjects and learning across the whole curriculum;
To establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the child, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos;
To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioral/medical needs of the child and respond to them effectively;
To assist the class teacher/SENCo with the planning, development and delivery of suitable programmes of work for the pupil;
To support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support the child in using them;
To help, support and motivate the child, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved;
To contribute to monitoring and recording pupil progress, maintaining records and providing relevant feedback to teachers;
To provide welfare support to the child, including administering First Aid (dependent on training) and attending to personal hygiene and identified medical needs as required ;
As directed by the class teacher or SENCo, to liaise with outside agencies, where appropriate, in respect of the child;
To assist with general school duties which may include:
a. Setting up classrooms, preparing resources and displays and tidying and clearing away
b. Supervision of children during playtimes
c. Supervision of children entering and leaving school premises
Supporting the school:
At an appropriate level, according to the job role, grade and training received, all employees in
the school are expected to:
Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the school and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.
Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children’s welfare and be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences appropriately.
Be aware of health and safety issues and act in accordance with the school’s Health and Safety Policy.
Other duties:
The post holder may be expected to carry out duties other than those given in the job description where the level of responsibility is similar and he/she has appropriate qualifications or receives appropriate training to carry out these duties.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you
A school ethos where staff, children, parents and families are valued
An ambitious, forward thinking and supportive team of staff and senior leaders
A vibrant, multi-cultural working environment
The chance to be part of an exciting school improvement journey, which will make a real impact and change the life chances of children in our community
Extensive opportunities for professional development both in-house and across our Co-Operative Trust- Aspire
A family ethos where everyone’s well-being is important, with a wellbeing package available to all staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
