Purpose of the role: To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for pupils with SEND. Providing learning support to the pupil who needs particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. Post holders will help us ensure children’s individual needs are met and that the school fulfils its responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice. This role will also involve supervising pupils at lunchtime both in the dining room and outside on the playground/field. Responsibilities: Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate Understand specific learning needs and styles and provide differentiated support to pupils individually and within a group In consultation with SENCO and class teacher deliver speech and language interventions or additional interventions as appropriate Participate in planning and evaluating of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break and lunch times when the post-holder should facilitate games and activities To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits easily to the attention of the teacher Provide feedback in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher Support the pupil in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the Headteacher or teachers Teachings Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following: Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training Undertake moving and handling activities as required.