Hours: 8.05am - 3.15pm 

Monday - Friday

39 Weeks per year

The Role

To support the Assistant Headteacher- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) and the Subject Teachers in ensuring access to the curriculum for a group of students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Accountable to:

Assistant Headteacher- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)

Safeguarding:

To be familiar with school policies, in particular safeguarding procedures, and promote the welfare of children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Special Needs Co-ordinator and the Class Teacher:

• To participate in the planning of a range of activities for a group of students.

• To assist in preparation and adaptation of teaching materials, equipment etc. which facilitates the students’ access to the curriculum.

• To assist in the preparation of the classroom, the reception of students, the organisation of materials and the checking and clearing of equipment.

• To assist in meeting the students’ needs for encouragement and reassurance.

• To attend to the students’ personal requirements and physical care on a daily basis and encourage independence at all times.

• To implement procedures for the monitoring, assessment and recording of the students’ progress.

• To contribute where appropriate to any multi-disciplinary discussion for the students’ needs/progress; to contribute to informal reviews and annual reviews.

• To participate in relevant staff development activities.

• To participate in the supervision of students during break and lunchtime, as appropriate

• To ensure that the planned programme of activities is implemented; to undertake specific tasks with individuals of small groups of students.

• You are expected to be familiar with all school policies, in particular Safeguarding procedures and to promote the welfare of children.

Person Specification

Essential Desirable

• Prepared to work as part of a team.

• ICT skills.

• Good organisational and communication skills.

• Able to work under pressure.

• Enjoy working with people

(students and staff).

• Patience and understanding

• A flexible approach.

• A positive attitude.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

• Experience of a school environment.

• Previous experience within a nursing/caring

or welfare role.