Job Summary
The Head Teacher and Governing Body are seeking a reliable, nurturing and hardworking 2.2 Pastoral Support Assistant to work directly with a pupil with additional learning needs in our Foundation Phase for 26.25 hours per week.
Responsibilities
· Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with additional learning needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
· Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare matters
· Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans
· Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
· Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
· Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self esteem and independence
· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
· Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers and sharing updates on educational platforms
· Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
· Use strategies in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
· Assist with the planning of learning activities
· Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed
· Provide details and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
· Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy (including the use of positive handling) and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
· Provide clerical / admin support e.g. photocopying, administer coursework etc
Support for the Curriculum
· Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
· Prepare, maintain and use equipment / resources required to meet the lesson plans / relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
Support for the School
. 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
· Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
· Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14,744.15 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
