Core Purpose

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to learners and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities:

• • Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to learners responses as appropriate

  • Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on learners progress and behaviour

  • Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording learners progress/activities

  • Provide feedback to learners in relation to their attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

  • Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

  • Support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate

  • Share information about learners with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate

  • Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all learners as required

  • Learning Support Practitioner may also undertake some or all of the following:

  • Work with individual learners with special educational needs

  • Work with learners for whom English is not their first language

  • Assist in the development of individual development plans for learners (such as Individual educational plans)

  • Support the work of volunteers and other learning support practitioners in the classroom.

  • Support the use of ICT in the curriculum

  • Support learners with assessment and tests

  • Assist in escorting and supervising learners on educational visits and out of school activities

  • Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays

  • Support learners in developing and implementing their own personal and social development

  • Assist learners with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

  • Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom

  • Provide short term cover supervision of classes

  • Knowledge NVQ level 2 in numeracy & literacy (or equivalent) Intermediate knowledge of ICT Basic knowledge of Health, wellbeing and safety Awareness of keeping children safe Basic knowledge of First Aid Awareness of Data protection and confidentiality Understanding of the Schools ethos and values Competencies Communication (written and verbal) Problem Solving Team working Active Listening Motivation