Purpose of role:
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for the students and monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development. Expertise and experience around complex communication needs is essential
Learning activities may take place in a variety of locations dependent upon the needs of the students within the provision and include school, community and home settings. Learning activities may include working in partnership with parents and other agencies to achieve learning objectives for the student and may also include advising and assisting parents/carers to effectively manage behaviours that impact on learning and progress.
Key accountabilities (and specific duties / responsibilities):
Supervision and Guidance
Range of Decision Making
Responsibility for Assets, Materials etc
Range of Duties
Support for pupils
Support for Teachers
Support for the curriculum
Support for the school
academy and implementing all associated policies (eg Child Protection)
Line management responsibilities where appropriate
The aim of the Job Description is to indicate the general purpose and level of responsibility of the
post. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the character of the post or general
level of responsibility. This is an outline Role Description only and the post holder will be expected
to undertake duties commensurate within the range and grade of the post or any lesser duties as
directed by the Headteacher.
The Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS