Job Description
The role will include:
- Working one to one with high needs students
- Supervising and facilitating learning activities, including small group work, under the supervision of the class teacher, HLTA or SENCO
- Assisting in specific areas, to support development of speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, literacy, handwriting/presentation and any other general SEN need
- Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual’s education needs
- Helping to research and make appropriate resources to support learning
- Monitor student responses to learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes with support of the class teacher/SENCO
- To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson e.g. photocopying, laminating, making learning resources under the direction of the SENCo, class teacher or HTLA
- To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
- To promote and ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact
- In addition, the job holder will be expected to carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as may be reasonably required by the SENCo or Headteacher
Personal Qualities :
- A genuine commitment to improving life chances for young people
- Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered by the school
- Calm nature
- Professional manner
Skills Required :
Required skills and experience
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience of working with children (desirable)
- Ability to multi-task
Future Prospects :
Prospect of progression to a higher level apprenticeship qualification and to progress within the business. Prospect of a permanent position for the right candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship.
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