Job Details Employer Description: The Russell School is an extremely popular and very successful one-form entry primary school with a warm and caring ethos. We are searching for a passionate and dedicated person to join our staff team. Job Description: ● Assist in the promotion of development and learning (academic, physical, social, emotional and behavioural) ● Work to develop the inclusion of all children within a lesson ● Work towards leading a whole class session and maintain the school’s expectations of learning and behaviour ● Support the class teacher to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment ● Provide support for children with emotional, social and behavioural problems, e.g. by giving time to listen to their concerns, to enable children to feel valued and respected ● Deal with and report incidents that are seen or reported regarding children’s welfare ● Work effectively as part of the support staff team in addressing the needs of all children and contributing to the quality of teaching and learning. This includes attending various meetings where there are relevant items on the agenda and SEND Annual Review meetings when requested ● Adhere to the school’s Safeguarding Policy, promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children above all ● Ensure that safeguarding training is attended on an annual basis to the appropriate level, as decided by the Headteacher and DSL ● Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions ● In conjunction with the SENCo, Inclusion Leader and Assistant Headteacher, take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up to date with research and developments related to school efficiency, which may lead to improvements in the day-to-day running of the school