Description To support Teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and subsequent assessment, implementing the outcomes of the SPT PARRCS policy (Plans, Assesses, Records, Reports, Celebrates and Standards). · Contribute to the development of support staff, pupils, policies and strategies, working collaboratively with teaching staff on the whole planning cycle and management/preparation of resources. · To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. · To provide support for pupils, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and the Trust to raise standards of achievement, utilising advanced knowledge and skills. · To encourage pupils to become independent learners, provide support for their welfare and inclusion of pupils in all aspects of schools’ life including mainstream attendance where appropriate. · To uphold the HLTA standards in all aspects of work. · To effectively contribute to all aspects of professional development including any development identified via the SPT/School Performance Management process. Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Salary/Range: £28,911 FTE per annum/pro rata Hours: FTE Base: Bosvena School, Bodmin Responsible to: Josh Tyers – Headteacher Direct Supervisory Responsibility for: Important Functional Relationships: Internal/External Main Duties and Responsibilities: · Assist children in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the curriculum, taking into account the learning support involved to aid the children to learn effectively make progress over time. · Plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/ work plans with Teachers, developing and preparing resources around pupil need, including out of school contexts. · Effectively teach whole classes within an agreed system of supervision and lesson framework, motivating and progressing learning by using structured, interesting teaching techniques. · Establish supportive relationships with pupils, encouraging individual development, acceptance, social integration, self-esteem and ensuring all pupils have equal opportunities to learn and develop. · Contribute to and uphold all aspects of the design and implementation of risk assessments/ additional control measures aimed at keeping pupils and staff safe at all times in accordance with Trust /School policy. · Provide detailed feedback to Teachers on lesson content via the effective use of assessment, pupil responses and their attitudes to learning (behaviour). · Use behaviour management strategies in line with the Trust policy to ensure a purposeful learning environment that and encourages pupils to interact and work cooperatively. · Organise and safely manage learning environment and resources. · Effectively deploy teaching assistants/ volunteers when leading whole class teaching. · Contribute to meetings with parents or relevant professionals (which may be held outside of school hours), providing constructive feedback on pupil progress, achievement and behaviour under the direction of the Head Teacher/ line manager. · Exchange information with parents, both verbal and written, supporting their child’s attendance, access and learning home to school and community links in accordance to the School/ Trust policy. · Effectively use IT assessment, recording and reporting systems, for example B Squared and Arbor. · Monitor pupil progress with Teachers through a range of activities, assessing responses to learning tasks and modifying methods to meet pupil needs. · Provide constructive feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievements, provide meaning and relevance in the way this is communicated. · Contribute to observations and assessments planned by the Teacher, providing reports/ evaluations to enable support for specific pupils. · Contribute to any multi-agency team meetings for specified pupils; implement outcomes identified accordingly (e.g. – sensory integration recommendations). · Organise and lead groups for offsite activities or visits, carrying out risk assessments as required meeting full compliance of the education off site visit policy held by the Trust/School. · Undertake qualified first aid training; administer minor first aid as trained and assist in the dispensing of medically prescribed controlled drugs meeting the compliance measures expected by the school nurse. · Assist with the safe physical and medical needs of pupils including: Ø personal hygiene/self-care, for example toileting or changing Ø specialist care, for example one-to-one feeding where training has been undertaken Ø mobility needs, for example use of wheelchairs or hoists where training has been undertaken · Meet emotional and behavioural needs of pupils, supporting the Teacher/ teaching team in managing challenging behaviour to prevent harm or disruption. · Supervise pupils during break times and plan/ organise play time activities. · Implement advice from professional/ specialist support staff involved in education of pupils. · Attend relevant meetings/ training days and assist in development of policies and procedures. · Raise any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. · Support pupils in work placements which may include off site work experience and associated duties where relevant. · Seek any additional advice and guidance from line managers in relation to any aspect of the role which provides further clarity. We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Bosvena School, Turfdown Road, Bodmin PL30 4EW Contact detail: Ella Knowles Email: recruitment@bosvena.org Website and link to apply: www.bosvena.org.uk