Special Assistant

6 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom PARKVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL Full time

**SPECIAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT**

**JOB DESCPRIPTION**

**Responsible to**: Headteacher

**Location**: Park View Primary School

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB PURPOSE**:
To contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
1. Provide outstanding support to enable pupils with additional needs including those with SEN to play a full and active part in the life of the school and to make outstanding progress in their learning.

2. Support pupils in their educational and social development.

3. Motivate and encourage pupils.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**1.** **Support for Pupils**

1.1 Provide support for pupils with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), whilst employing teaching strategies to encourage pupils to work with increasing independence within a group and class.

1.2 Adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

1.3 Support pupil access to the curriculum by differentiating learning activities where appropriate.

1.4 Develop a positive relationship with the pupil to support progress and attainment and promote self-esteem and independence.

1.5 Support the pupil as part of a planned inclusion programme and provide intervention strategies and programmes as requested.

1.6 Provide feedback to the pupil on their progress, achievement and attainment.

1.7 Support the use of ICT in learning activities.

1.8 Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific pupils as directed by the teacher.

1.9 Provide intimate care to pupils including tasks associated with continence and menstrual management as well as more ordinary tasks such as help with washing, toileting or dressing.

**2.** **Support for Teachers**

2.1 Provide advice and support to teachers and other support staff as to the most effective methods of support for pupils with learning needs.

2.2 Work with the teacher in lesson planning, One Page Profiles (OPPs), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) targets, evaluating, and adjusting lessons / work plans as appropriate for pupils with SEND.

2.3 Liaise with external services as requested to receive and disseminate advice given to effectively support pupils across curriculum areas.

2.4 Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers and participate in feedback meetings with parents under the teacher’s supervision.

2.5 Attend specific training as and when required or requested by the SENDCO.

2.6 Assist in pupil supervision and management of pupil behaviour, in line with school procedures.

2.7 Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the reviews of records and systems as requested.

2.8 Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher.

2.9 Report on pupil achievement, progress and issues in a suitable format.

2.10 Administer and contribute to assessments as required.

2.11 Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre - determined learning objectives.

2.12 Provide the teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

2.13 Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards. Assist with the display of pupil’s work.

2.14 Ensure the timely and accurate design, preparation, and use of specialist equipment / resources / materials.

2.15 Manage the compilation of records, information and data.

2.16 Administer and assess routine assessments and accurately record achievement / progress.

2.17 Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

2.18 Assist the teacher in other everyday classroom duties as and when required to do so.

**3.** **Support for the School**

3.1 Support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s ethos and mission through their own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others.

3.2 Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.

3.3 Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.

3.4 Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.

3.5 Work within school policies and procedures.

3.6 Attend and participate in individual and team meetings as required.

3.7 Undertake personal development and improve own practice through training, obser

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