Duties and Responsibilities:

Classroom Preparation

• To prepare classroom and associated areas for use and setting out/putting away equipment and apparatus, as directed by individual members of staff.

• To assist with the preparation of differentiated work for designated pupils.

Planning and Organisation

• To participate in the development and implementation of a suitable support programme for identified pupils, with the teacher, SENCo and any appropriate professionals.

• To participate in the planning process and contribute to the formation of individual student targets as prepared by relevant teaching staff and/or SENCo.

Supporting the pupil

• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the supported students including short and long term targets.

• To aid students’ learning in classroom situations by:-

• clarifying and explaining instructions.

• enabling the student to use the equipment and materials provided.

• motivating the student.

• assisting in weak areas e.g. literacy, numeracy, organisation, language, presentation of work. 

• helping students to concentrate on and finish work .

• meeting physical needs whilst encouraging independence.

• liaising with the teacher/ SENCo to provide/devise alternative work if considered necessary.

• ensuring homework tasks are understood and clearly recorded.

• assisting the pupil to meet their individual targets. 

• guide and assist the development of pupils social behaviour, attitudes and skills, language, scientific and technological skills.

• assisting with implementation of specific learning programme(s).

• supporting persons undertaking training and work experience.

• establish a supportive relationship with the students concerned.

Supporting the Teacher and the Learning Support Department

• To liaise with the teacher, SENCo and any appropriate professionals in the development of a suitable support programme for the students identified.

• To use the report records to record the support given and progress made by the supported students.

• To give feedback to staff as relevant general observations of students.

• To monitor students’ progress, identifying particular needs, difficulties, problems and to discuss these with the teacher and/or SENCo.

• To keep formal records of activities undertaken and key evidence of developmental achievements.  To make assessments for future learning.

• To assist with assessment of activities e.g. key stages.

• To provide information for, attend and contribute to the annual review process and/or case conferences.  To attend other relevant meetings concerning the social/educational needs of the student(s).

• To liaise with other LSAs supporting the students.

• To take part in the school’s Continuing Professional Development programme.

• To attend weekly Learning Support departmental meetings.

• To be aware of school procedures with particular reference to the ‘Guidelines for Teaching Assistants’.

• To ensure Health and Safety regulations are complied with at all times.

Administration

• To undertake specific administrative tasks – associated students receiving special care or attention, as relevant and directed.

• To support students with access arrangements in public and internal examinations.

Other Associated Tasks

• To be involved in the appraisal system.

• Attending and contributing to departmental and staff meetings as required/agreed.

• Attending relevant courses/training to develop experience.

• Participating in all aspects of school life.

• Reinforcing the standards and expectations of the school.

• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• Promote the positive image of the school within the local community.

• Ensure current safeguarding documentation and policies are read and understood. 

• Ensure any safeguarding concerns are passed on to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.