Job Purpose:
To support the development and education of children in schools
Key Outputs:
To support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in
schools.
To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching
materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.
To assist in meeting the pupils’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouraging
independence at all times. To assist with personal care if required.
Representative Accountabilities
Support Delivery
• Deliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance, including those who
have physical, emotional or educational needs, under the direction of senior staff.
• Use of relevant tools/equipment.
• Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment.
• Ensure all well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils.
• May carry out personal care routines as appropriate.
• Maybe required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical
needs). To ensure effective liaison with parents and to attend Parents’ Evenings, meetings and events as
specified in the school’s annual calendar.
Planning and Organising:
• Plan own set tasks within the day.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available as and when required.
• Maybe required to contribute with activity planning.
Analysis, Reporting and Documentation
• May need to make records of activities/observations for further submission to supervisor as per instructions.
Work with others:
• Respond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary.
• Report any concerns, problems or incidents, e.g. safeguarding, behaviour, breakdowns, and deficiencies, in accordance with relevant reporting procedures.
• Liaise with parents, visitors, and contractors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the site.
Safeguarding:
• All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Duties for all:
All support staff are expected to undertake other reasonable duties in support of and to contribute to the
smooth operations of our schools. For example, this may include exam invigilation, accompanying school trips,
first aid duties etc.
Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.
Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.
Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
The Core National Standards for Supporting Teaching & Learning: To understand and carry out role in line with agreed standards, expectations & qualifications. Contribute to and influence children’s learning and personal development.
To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.