Main duties and responsibilities 1. Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils 2. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher 3. Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher 4. Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required 5. Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities 6. Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate 7. Staff are expected to undertake at least one of the following: -Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learning behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties -Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language -Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils -Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject). 8. Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists 9. Provide short term cover supervision of classes 10.Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources 11.Invigilate exams and tests 12.Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities 13.Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development 14.Prepare and present displays 15.Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas 16.Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence 17.To assist the SENCO and be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews 18.Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable. General Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person. The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work. This post requires the post holder to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder.