SEND Learning Support Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

General Duties:

• To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm and independence in learning.
• To contribute to the development of confident, caring pupils who show awareness of responsibility and pride in themselves and the school.
• To assist in the provision of a welcoming, nurturing environment.
• To assist in the smooth running of the school. Supporting the Pupil
• To aid in planning, delivering and implementing work programmes to the pupil under the direction and supervision of the class teacher and SENDCo, enabling them to access the curriculum
• To establish a constructive working relationship with the pupil/s setting reasonable expectations and acting as a positive role model to all students.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• To encourage the pupil/s to interact and work co-operatively with others.
• To promote independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• To provide positive feedback and praise to the pupil/s in relation to progress and achievement.
• To carry out break duty supervision, as and when required. Supporting the Curriculum
• To deliver learning activities to the pupil/s.
• To liaise with other personnel and take responsibility for maintenance/quality/safety of specialist equipment.
• To work with other staff members to develop an engaging curriculum to meet the needs of the child/children.
• To work and communicate effectively with outside agencies where required. Supporting the Teacher
• To work under the direction of the SEND Co-ordinator and teacher and to be involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupil/s learning.
• To assist, with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of suitable programmes of support.
• To contribute to the maintenance of pupils’ progress records.
• To participate in the evaluation of the support programme.
• To provide regular feedback about the pupil/s to the teacher/SEND Co-ordinator. Supporting the School
• To be aware of, and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• To attend relevant in-service training. - To undertake relevant school learning activities as required e.g. School visits, swimming lessons etc.
• To carry out tasks as required to support the smooth and efficient running of the classroom and school.
• To carry out any other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head Teacher.