You will contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher.

The duties and responsibilities to develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs.

Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To establish a constructive relationship with the students and interact with them according to individual needs
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
To set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable students to feel secure and happy
To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the 2 teachers
Assist with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support for students
Provide detailed and regular feedback about the children to the teacher
Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Undertake routine marking of student’s work
Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks to support teaching
Considering the learning support involved, to aid the students to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own

For example:

Clarifying and explaining instructions
Ensuring the student can use equipment and materials provided
Helping students to concentrate on and finish work set
Meeting needs as required whilst encouraging independence
Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour Plans
Developing appropriate resources to support the students