Classroom Support Worker

at  Kibble

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified to HNC Level and SVQ level 3 in a relevant subject
• Ability to interact in an appropriate manner with young people who may have experienced trauma and have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Interpersonal skills: including ability to liaise, approach and converse with colleagues and build strong relationships with parents/carers and stakeholders.
• Patience
• A sense of humour

JOB PURPOSE:

To act as a link between the home, residential and education provision. To support learning and teaching within the classroom setting. To encourage self-regulation in pupils through acting as a prompt in the classroom, during break times and key transition points.

MAIN DUTIES:

• To attend daily full education staff meetings at 8:45am.
• To help pupils meet their targets in the learning and teaching setting through:
• Explaining teacher directions to pupils
• Promoting positive behaviour
• Helping pupils with additional support for learning needs
• To help pupils follow the routines, structures and boundaries in school
• To take part in break and lunchtime activities within the school
• To advise and support pupils through the continuum of education including where appropriate re-integration programmes.
• To provide support in a close proximity setting for pupils experiencing difficulties
• To advocate for pupils where necessary.
• To report to a Looked After Review or Review of a young person where appropriate.
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, residential care workers and teachers with regards to up to date information on pupil behaviour, attitude and progress.
• To provide input in relevant reports on a day-to-day basis.
• To provide a safe environment for all pupils and staff by being vigilant at all times, complying with Health and Safety guidelines, and maintaining appropriate checks on young people and the school/home environment.Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Education Management Team or class teacher, which falls within your contractual remit.