Teaching Assistant (SEND Hub) - Friskney All Saints CofE Primary School

Under the reasonable direction of the SEND Hub Teacher, support access to learning and the inclusion of pupils with a range of special educational needs within the SEND Hub.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Support the SEND Hub Teacher and contribute to the learning, provision, wellbeing and outcomes of the pupils within the SEND Hub, within an environment that is vibrant and promotes a supportive and inclusive culture across the school.

Promote the SEND Hub as an integral part of school/academy including the curriculum offer, knowledge and expertise that supports its pupils with additional needs, role modelling high quality provision.

Support pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and make progress towards their learning objectives.

Promote pupils independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils.

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.

Support the teaching of the SEND Hub curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

Support the SEND Hub teacher with maintaining good order and discipline among students, managing behaviour effectively to ensure an effective and safe learning environment.

Organise and manage the SEND Hub teaching space, breakout spaces, and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role.

Communicate effectively with other staff members and with parents and carers under the direction of the SEND Hub teacher.

Communicate knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.

Contribute to meetings with parent/carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by SEND Hub teacher.

With the SEND Hub teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with.

Work collaboratively with the SEND Hub teacher, classroom teachers, support staff and other colleagues, including external staff.

To assist the SEND Hub teacher in the development of whole school inclusive ethos and support strategies.

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils wellbeing by following the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND and to Inclusion, including Accessibility Plan, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Inclusion, Health and Safety, First Aid Policy, confidentiality and data protection.

Follow the schools Health and Safety rules and procedures and adhere to safeguarding principles; and report all concerns to the appropriate person.

Provide support with regard to the personal care, health and medical needs of students.

Maintain knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.

Contribute to the accurate and appropriate use of up-to-date recording systems including, but not limited to, those related to attendance, safe guarding, behaviour, progress and learning.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of legislation, strategies, processes and developments within SEND and reflect this understanding in daily practice.

To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact [email removed].

To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.