SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Awareness of the primary national curriculum and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Understanding of positive behaviour strategies and safeguarding in a primary school setting.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and National Occupational Standards (Level 2).
• Relevant higher qualifications desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support and motivate pupils at different learning levels.
• Skilled in delivering intervention programmes and providing effective feedback on pupil progress.
• Problem-solving approach to pupil support and behaviour.
• Confident using ICT to enhance learning; good spelling and literacy skills.
• Ability to personalise support to make learning engaging and enjoyable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/ preparation of resources.
Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.

FULL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills, training, and experience to support pupils
• Assist with the development and implementation of SEND Support Plans
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
• Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress, and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested
• Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress
• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility, and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents as directed
• Administer and assess routine tests, and invigilate exams/tests
• Provide general clerical/administrative support, e.g., administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities, etc.