Westcliff Primary School are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and highly motivated individual to support children across all ages and all areas of the curriculum to:
· Supervise and provide support to SEND pupils, both individually and in small groups, ensuring they can access learning activities.
· Support the class teacher to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
· Establish constructive relationships with the pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning activities.
· Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
· Provide feedback to the pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
· Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
· Use effective behaviour management strategies to promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
· Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to the pupil’s responses.
· Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
· Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
· Assist with the supervision of pupils at break and lunch times when required.
· Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for the pupils under the supervision of the teacher.
· Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
· In collaboration with the class teacher, organise and manage teaching space and resources to create and maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
The position is for 27.84 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.20pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Term time only.
Job share will be considered