Purpose of Job To provide support for individual children with special needs during lessons and lunchtime.To deliver planned interventions for children with special needs. To provide supervision and support during break and lunch periods, as part of the Play Team. Main DutiesTo support groups or individuals in the classroom with learning set by the teacher. To prepare and develop resources to assist pupils with specific needs.To maintain a good channel of communication with the class teacher about pupils’ progress.To contribute to planning and assessment conducted by the class teacher.To deliver specialist intervention as required by the Inclusion Leader.To develop a range of strategies to help pupils with SEN integrate with their peers both socially and in lessons.To manage pupil behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.To help create a safe, stimulating learning environment in school.To undertake relevant professional development, including attending INSET days when required. To contribute to / attend meetings and discussions about pupils’ progress and needs as required. To undertake midday supervision as required, including setting up activities and administering first aid (training provided.) To undertake any other tasks as required to ensure the best provision and outcomes for all children in the school. Wider ResponsibilitiesTo share the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people through having knowledge of Government guidelines and safeguarding policies as appropriate within the school. To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with all St Mary’s School policies.To undertake training as necessary and be willing and enthusiastic in engaging with continuous professional development.To actively engage in the performance development and management process. To be a key part of the life of the school community, to support both the values, vision and ethos of the school, and encourage pupils to follow this example. To undertake any other appropriate duty as specified by the Headteacher not listed above. This might include undertaking first aid or fire marshal training to fulfil these roles, if required. Please apply using the