Salary
United Learning Support Pay Scale. Band 3 Professional
Reports To
Assistant Principal(s) Personal Development
Purpose of Post
To promote positive student attitudes to learning, providing a complementary service to existing teachers and support staff, addressing the needs of the students who need help to overcome barriers to learning and achievement, promoting high standards of attendance, academic progress and behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
* To promote high individual academic outcomes through instilling clear behaviour, attendance, punctuality and engagement routines in the year group
* To monitor the attendance and punctuality of the year group and liaise with parents and other external agencies as relevant, carrying a key caseload of students to work with
* To monitorexclusions and behaviour consequences of the year group and liaise with parents and other external agencies as relevant, carrying a key caseload of students to work with
* To work closely with the Safeguarding Team, Attendance Team, SEND Team, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) lead and the Pastoral VP in developing strategies to encourage full and regular student attendance
* To work closely with the Safeguarding Team, Attendance Team, SEND Team, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) lead and the Pastoral VP in developing strategies to encourage high standards of behaviour for learning
* Work with and support Senior Leaders to ensure year group Academic outcomes are on target through impactful Pastoral work.
Specific to Role
* To take joint responsibility for the overall standard of uniform, assemblies and line ups in the school
* To promote and develop the effective use of the Academy’s behaviour and rewards policies and systems.
* To promote an effective exchange of relevant behaviour for learning support plans between staff using the Academy behaviour procedures.
* To establish a working relationship with Tutors in order to promote positive behaviour and general wellbeing of students.
* To act as a point of referral for staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies and ensure that relevant information is distributed to relevant staff in the Academy.
* To contact, where necessary, families/carers of students in need of extra support and if necessary, make home visits.
* To lead, attend and participate in regular Year Team meetings as required.
* To work closely with the Safeguarding Team, Attendance Team, SEND Team, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) lead and the Pastoral VP in the development of Pastoral support plans for children.
* To patrol the Academy during the day as part of a patrol rota, ensuring positive student behaviour and attitudes.
* To supervise students at social times at allocated times during the week.
* Participate in annual reviews of performance providing clear evidence of impact.
* Ensure all appropriate information and communications are disseminated to appropriate staff.
* To monitor homework and respond promptly to support children and families in the completion of this work
* Take initial responsibility for Early Help Cases, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and making referrals to Early Help.
* To assist in the identification of students who would benefit from additional academic or pastoral support.
* To promote and develop the self-esteem and confidence of students regarding learning and academic achievement and where relevant to play a part in the counselling process.
* To support the re‑integration of students following fixed term exclusion and other prolonged absences
* To record student statements and take action to support students (e.g., bullying / physical contact etc), and take the appropriate Academy‑based action in line with policies
* To be part of the rota staffing the Behaviour Reflection room, with a specific focus on working with year group members in that Reflection Room at that time
* To assist in the preparation of Governor Disciplinary and/or Permanent Exclusion packs for students in the year group as needed
* To assist Senior Leaders in the organising, updating, and monitoring the roles of the tutor, tutor time PowerPoint & tutor activities
* To assist in the enrolment of new students into the academy and offer advice and support based on data/ information available to support transition across key stages and year groups.
* To lead the Pastoral element of transition from Year 6 into Year 7 as the Head of Year 7 at the school
Additional Duties
* To organise and attend parents’ evenings in collaboration with senior leaders and assist with other Academy events.
* To provide and supervise extra-curricular activities as required.
* Participate in Inclusion Team meetings and other meetings relevant to the year group.
* Assist in the tracking of students on Alternative Provision in the year group
* To promote the ethos of the Academy and promote the Academy within the community.
* To complete administrative tasks within the year group
* To actively promote the respect of customs, practices and reasonable ambitions of other people that may differ from one’s own.
* To comply with any health and safety legislation, and to be accountable for ensuring all Academy health and safety policies and associated guidance are applied and to take responsibility for one’s own health and safety.
* Participate in training as appropriate.
* Working with Senior Leaders to assist in extracurricular and enrichment activities.
* Manage your diary and have a high‑profile presence in the Academy.
* Take responsibility for a specified task across the year group as agreed with the Principal and Vice Principal.
The Albion Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all positions in the Academy will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
To comply with the academy’s Safer recruitment policy, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
This job description will be updated on a regular basis in consultation with the postholder. While every attempt has been made to make this job description exhaustive, there may be occasions when the specifics require review and/or the postholder may be asked to carry out additional, reasonable, requests of the Principal.
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