Role purposeTo work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to provide learning opportunities and both physical and personal care needs to individual children. You will need to work closely as part of a year group team to ensure that the child has every opportunity to engage fully in the learning and activities taking part within the classroom and the wider school. You will be working to an agreed plan and may need to engage with external agencies to ensure that the support you provide for the child continues to meet their needs. There may be times when you are asked to work with other children in the classroom or elsewhere within the school, supporting their learning and welfare throughout the day.One-to-one SupportTo work as part of a team at the direction of the Headteacher / SENCo / Class teacher to support teaching provision and learning for an individual child.To attend to a child’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes and interventions, including their personal care (training will be provided).The postholder will be required to assist the child with any medical or developmental support that may be provided during school hours by external agencies.Supervise and support a child, ensuring their safety and facilitating their access to learning.Monitor and report on a child’s progress, accurately recording achievements and other information as directed.To encourage a child to develop independence and meet any milestones as set out in their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) or by teaching staff.Work closely with the child’s parents, teaching staff and with external agencies as directed.In conjunction with other staff, to supervise a child during breaks and lunchtimes and on any educational outing.To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all childrenTo maintain confidentiality.Teaching SupportWhen required, and under the guidance of teaching staff, organise and deliver appropriate support or interventions to small groups and individuals. Monitor and report on pupil’s progress in intervention programmes.To undertake observations relevant to the learning outcomes of the activity.To ensure that any significant information relating to an individual’s behaviour development or ability is passed to the relevant teacher.Assessment and record-keeping.Support children’s social and emotional development.Attend outings with pupils, in accordance with school policies and safety guidelines, providing assistance with pupils’ care and welfare and with the learning activities undertaken. Lunchtime and playground supervisionAs required, actively supervise children in the dining room, playground and throughout the school premises during break and lunchtime periods:Support pupils while they eat their lunch and making sure tables are clean and that water is available;Clear away the lunchtime area after the lunchtime period;Ensure standards for healthy eating and table manners are maintained – and encourage children to try a range of food and eat sufficient lunch;Administer First Aid as required according to the level of training received, in line with the school’s policy;Support good discipline around school in line with the Behaviour Policy;Ensure the safety of pupils at play and in general at all times;Lead the children in suitable play activities;Record inappropriate pupil behaviour according to the Behaviour Policy.