Special Support Assistant Level 1

Job Purpose

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children, under the direction/ supervision of teaching/senior staff both in and out of school hours to enrich curriculum learning.

To undertake work, care or support programmes, inclusive of special/individual learning needs, to enable access to learning for all pupils.

To assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport to Pupils1. Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.2. To ensure that all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.3. To provide support to pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.4. To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate. 5. To promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom learning environment by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher. Support for Teachers1. To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour in line with the school policy.2. To gather/report basic information from/to parents/carers as directed.3. To support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3 and KS4 as directed.4. To report pupil achievement, progress and issues in agreed format.5. To undertake basic pupil record keeping as directed.6. To prepare classrooms as directed for lessons and clear afterwards.7. To mount and display pupils' work in consultation with the teacher. 8. To prepare and maintain equipment / resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.9. To provide minimal clerical support for teachers e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries, under the direction of the teacher. Support for the School1. To be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person. 2. To contribute to the overall work and ethos of the school.3. To work as part of a team and support the role of other people in the team. 4. To attend and participate in meetings as required.5. To undertake personal development through training and other learning activities including performance management, as required. 6. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time.
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for full details of this role.