To work under the instruction guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or may regularly take place outside the main teaching area.
Supervision Arrangements: Each class has an assigned teacher, who will take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils within that class. Class teachers may be assisted in their work by support staff, some of whom will carry out 'specified work' and will do so under the direction and supervision of the class teacher. The nature of the direction and supervision may vary according to the work undertaken and the level of experience of the member of support staff.
Major Responsibilities
To work under instruction/guidance to enable access to learning by:
1. Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs
2. Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes
3. Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes
4. Assisting with the planning cycle
5. Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the teacher/department
Duties
Support the teacher by:
1. Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
2. Assisting with the display of pupils' work
3. Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
4. Assisting with the planning of learning activities on a regular basis
5. Monitoring pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement/progress as directed
6. Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievement, progress, problems etc.
7. Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
8. Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participating in feedback sessions with parents alongside the teacher
9. Administering routine tests, invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupils' work
10. Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administration of course work etc.
Supporting pupils by:
1. Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
2. Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
3. Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
4. Assisting pupils with their personal hygiene needs
5. Preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development
6. Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs
7. Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher
8. Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence
9. Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher
This post will involve working with children in regulated activities on a daily basis and therefore will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. To be alert and active on issues relating to pupil welfare, safeguarding and child protection. To raise significant and low-level concerns, make appropriate referrals and follow up on all matters which may affect the wellbeing of a pupil.
Support the curriculum by:
1. Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes and adjusting activities according to pupil responses
2. Undertaking programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
3. Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils' competence and independence in its use
4. Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their use
Support the school by:
1. Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
2. Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
3. Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
4. Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
5. Attending relevant meetings as required
6. Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
7. Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required
8. Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
Qualifications:
1. English and Maths to GCSE at Grade C or Level 4
2. Relevant Level 2 qualification or above
3. Willingness to participate in other/and/or further development or training opportunities
Professional Knowledge:
1. Have a clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding and keeping children safe
2. Have confidence and strategies to promote positive behaviour for learning
Experience:
1. Working successfully with students in an educational setting
2. Experience of supporting young people's learning
Professional Skills/Attributes:
1. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team appreciating and supporting the role of others in the team
2. Have a commitment to professional growth and development
3. Be able to use initiative
4. Build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with children
Attitudes:
1. Empathy
2. Risk averse
3. Enjoys working as part of a team
4. Flexibility in working hours
5. Able to work under own initiative and independently
6. Able to reflect and learn from experience
7. Attention to detail
8. Resilient and able to function well under pressure
Continuing professional development and improvement is a firm expectation and commitment for all staff and central to school improvement work. Opportunities are widened and enhanced through the close working partnership with our Multi Academy Trust, the Tarka Learning Partnership as well as other schools within. Our school has a firm commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for all children in our care. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we constantly strive to continue growing and developing to successfully and effectively achieve this.
If you are interested in this post, I look forward to your application and discussing this with you further.
Fremington Primary School is a large, happy school set in the large, coastal village of Fremington, just outside Barnstaple. Our school is set in beautiful, spacious grounds which include a forest school area, music yurt, large field and even our own indoor heated pool. As our school has grown significantly through the years we are developing a skilled staff to lead our school.
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