SEN Learning Assistant

• At the direction of the class teacher, assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning both in and out of class

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

• Enhance pupil opportunity through support of Pupil Passports or SEN Support Plans

• Act as a mentor for pupils, providing effective and timely interventions meeting their personal development targets and SEMH needs

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom and at times off site in pupils homes, local community or on outings

• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

Support for teachers The following duties are to be carried out under the direction and guidance of the class teacher:

• At the direction of the class teacher, organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources

• At the direction of the class teacher, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate

• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives

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

• Under the direction of the class teacher record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment

• Work within an established behaviour Management policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence

• In collaboration with the class teacher, supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc

• Invigilate exams/tests

• Under the direction of the class teacher, production of lesson plans, worksheet, plans etc where appropriate

Support for the curriculum

• Deliver learning activities to pupils at the direction of the class teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

• Make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills

• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

• Select and prepare resources necessary to deliver learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds

• In collaboration with the class teacher, advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment

Support for the AP

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of NRC

• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils

• Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils

• Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others

• Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by NRC

• Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class