Gap Assistant

**Role Profile: GAP Assistant (Games)**

**(Full-time, Term-time)**

**One Year Fixed Term Contract from September 2023**

**Key Purpose of the Job**

Supporting class teachers in promoting and developing the learning of all or specifically identified pupils in that class.

This includes the promotion of the social, academic, moral, physical and emotional development of each child in the safe, caring and stimulating environment of the school.

**Ke** **y Accountabilities**

**Teaching and Learning**
- Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head, Deputy Head, Head of Lower School and/or class teachers.
- Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
- Support pupils in class, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
- Work with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, as necessary.
- Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
- To be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of formal and informal assessment, e.g., pupil effort, progress, work standards and organisation, as directed by the teacher.
- Support class teacher in liaising with parents at the beginning and end of the day.

**General Responsibilities**
- To ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils, staff and visitors is maintained at all times in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and other associated policies, procedures and guidance.
- To follow a timetable according to the rota drawn up by the Leadership Team, including work with EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.
- To supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils as directed by the Head of

Games.
- To assist in the supervision of pupils in Breakfast Club and After School Club as directed by the Wrap Around Care Coordinator.
- To contribute to classroom displays and those in communal areas as directed. Ensure they are regularly updated, reflecting topics being covered in the curriculum.

**Key Accountabilities (Continued)**

**General Responsibilities (Continued)**
- To attend assemblies.
- To join in with and be supportive to events and activities taking place within the school including the pupils’ trips and residential visits in Key Stage 1 and 2.
- To be aware and supportive of the school’s ethos; its foundation is based on Christian principles but there must be tolerance and understanding between people of different faiths, cultures and backgrounds.
- To acknowledge that all the staff are members of a team, cooperating and supporting each other to ensure the smooth running of the school.

**Working with Pupils**
- To be a proficient sports player who is willing to provide practical support within lessons.
- To have had previous experience as a PE Technician within a school (desirable but not essential).
- To have sound knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety regulations relating to

Physical Education (desirable but not essential).
- To establish and promote positive professional relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom and school.
- To effectively communicate the work set by the class/form teacher to the pupils and ensure that the pupils are aware of the teacher’s and your own expectations.
- To encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others to ensure all pupils are engaged on the set task.
- To respond knowledgably to any questions from pupils about process and procedures.
- To observe and report on pupil performance.
- To promote social and emotional development of pupils.
- To report any safeguarding concerns regarding a pupil immediately.
- To provide comfort care in case of minor accidents and report serious incidents to the

Deputy Head and Business Manager.

**Other Professional Requirements**
- To attend school and participate during staff INSET days as required by the Headmaster.
- To participate in the school appraisal /performance management programme and be prepared to develop professional and personal skills to achieve agreed targets.
- To promote the school at Open Mornings.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times and observe the Data Protection guidelines.
- To undertake any reasonable duties required by the line manager.
- To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headmaster or

Business Manager.
- This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.

**Key Accountabilities (Continued)**

**Shared Responsibilities**
All members of staff have shared responsibility to comply with all policies and procedures and most importantly those relating to Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Ch