SEND Learning Support Assistant

Enmore Church of England Primary School; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Enmore Church of England Primary School in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated assistant to support pupil learning and classroom activities under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo.

The role involves delivering learning activities, maintaining equipment safety and quality, and helping develop an engaging curriculum to meet each child’s needs, while fostering inclusion and positive pupil development.

Qualifications

• Assist in planning, delivering and implementing work programmes to enable pupils to access the curriculum.
• Establish a constructive working relationship with pupils, setting reasonable expectations and being a positive role model.
• Promote inclusion and interaction among pupils and support independence, confidence and self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities to pupil(s) under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Liaise with other staff to maintain/ensure safety and quality of equipment; develop an engaging curriculum.
• Work with staff to monitor and evaluate pupil progress and contribute to progress records.

Job description

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

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.

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.