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 

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 

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 

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