PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To work under the guidance/instruction of Special Educational Needs Coordinator & Inclusion Manager to
undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students and to assist the
teacher in the management of students and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or
outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff

KEY TASKS:

• To provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual

needs of the student

• To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra curricula activities
• e.g., lessons, assemblies, parents’ evenings, reviews and visits
• To work with individuals and groups of students in class with additional needs under the direction of the class

teacher and SENCO

• To help plan and organise learning activities for students being supported. Order resources which are needed.
• To provide support in a manner which facilitates the student’s cognitive development by removing barriers to

learning

• To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist students with their physical needs as appropriate and

agreed, e.g., assisting with lifting moving and handling, intimate care

• To clarify, modify and adapt materials to an appropriate level according to need
• To participate in the student’s mentoring programme, design workshops and organise events