15 hours
Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher or designated supervisor:
Supervise the activities of specific pupils with SEND and significant medical needs or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development; the main focus of this will be on a named individual and enabling the child to fully integrate and work with others.
· Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children, including pupils with educational, physical or emotional special needs.
· To monitor individual pupil's problems, progress, achievements and condition and report these to the designated supervisor as appropriate.
· Actively engage in the pre-determined educational activities and work programmes and to assist in personal and individual development of individuals or groups of pupils.
· To support the teacher within the classroom where appropriate for the welfare and progress of the pupils.
· Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
Specific Responsibilities and Tasks
Job responsibility and tasks may include (under the direction and control of the teacher):
· To assist the teacher with learning activities generally in the classroom.
· Contributing to the planning of work to meet the needs of the National Curriculum, EYFS and individual needs of pupil/s.
· Contributing to the formulation of Individual Provision Maps and Pastoral Support Plans, including attendance at SEND reviews and other meetings relevant to the pupil's needs.
To carry out appropriate activities as planned within the classroom or with groups of pupils including administration of baseline tests.
To display and present children's work.
To prepare and organise teaching resources including the checking and maintaining of classroom equipment and materials including control of stock within the classroom.
To prepare resources for lessons and activities.
General supervision, counselling and discipline of children, within the procedures of the school and/or service.
To assist the teacher in liaising with parents and professionals such as speech therapists.
To assist at an appropriate level with the provision of general care and welfare of children including:
(i) assistance with the personal hygiene routine, e.g. toilet training, changing
of incontinent children, dressing and undressing
(ii) the changing of soiled clothing including its disposal in the appropriate way
(iii) assisting with children's injuries and where qualified, administering basic
first aid
(iv) (following consultation and agreement) to assist with the administering of
medicines under the direction of the appropriate medical staff
(v) to assist with the identification and monitoring of children's general health
and welfare.
Hearing children read.
Supporting children to be independent by helping them with tasks.
Assisting with supervision of children within the school.
Assisting the pupil to access the normal routines of the classroom.
Preparation or modification of the work for the child under the direction of the class teacher and supporting the child in carrying out this work.
Assisting in the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists, and speech and language therapists.
To contribute to meetings to discuss the specific child's progress.
Assist with the provision of general care and welfare to pupils and to be mindful of the need to maintain a safe environment at all times.
Adhering to and maintaining school routine and codes of conduct.
Supporting the ethos of the school.
To assist with the support of group activities within and away from the classroom, i.e., P.E., swimming, educational visits.
To ensure that pupils are able to safely use equipment and materials provided and be aware of the range of resources available.
Promote pupil independence in learning and reinforcing the child/children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement.
To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
To attend regular meetings and take responsibility for CPD.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Ensure the Individual Healthcare Plan and Education Health Care Plan is adhered to.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 59 months
Pay: £8,693.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person