Higher Level Teaching & Learning Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Responsible to: Inclusion Specialist/Head of School
Location: Junior SchoolFitzwilliam Building, Cambridge
Role Description
Assisting in the support and inclusion of pupils with a range of specific provision needs within the school. Support the classroom teachers and inclusion specialist to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of the school. Contribute to raising standards of achievement of all pupils.
Main Responsibilities: Higher Level Teaching & Learning Assistant
Support for children
● Under the direction of the Class teacher or Inclusion specialist, supervise a class in following a programme of study
● Take responsibility for delivering learning activities with groups who would benefit from a different learning approach as agreed with the relevant teachers.
● Establish and maintain supportive and professional relationships with individual pupils, small groups and parents/carers to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks
● Liaise with specialist services on behalf of individual pupils, e.g., educational psychologists, speech therapists, by agreement with the Form teacher or class teacher
● Encourage and promote inclusion in the classrooms, ensuring all pupils feel involved with tasks and activities
● Ensure the safety of pupils through supervising pupils around the school, during their break times, lunch times and on school trips and visits
Support for the Class teachers or the Inclusion specialist
● Contribute to reports on pupil progress and development
● Contribute to the development of Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for children with special needs and disabilities
● Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work programs for individual pupils and groups
● Provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to the school review and development planning
● Organise the learning environment and develop appropriate classroom resources as required
● Contribute to behaviour management both in school and on trips and visits, take charge of situations to allow the teachers to continue to work with the rest of the class
Main Responsibilities: Inclusion
Supporting the pupil
● To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school
● To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
● To work independently using own initiative to support pupils when needed
● To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom;
○ Clarifying and explaining instructions
○ Ensuring the pupil is able to use necessary equipment
○ Motivating and encouraging the pupil/s
○ Assisting in areas of specific weakness, such as speech and language or writing tasks
○ Helping pupil/s to concentrate on and finish work set
○ Attending to pupils’ personal and health needs
○ Developing appropriate resources to support the pupil/s
○ Assisting in the management of pupils’ social interactions and behaviour
● To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned
● To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the classroom
● To manage pupil/s as advised by the Inclusion Specialist (SENCo) and class teacher
● To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils’ self esteem
● To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care
● To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s Personal Education Plan
Supporting the Inclusion Specialist (SENCo) and Class Teacher
● To assist the SENCo to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the classroom or in a withdrawal situation where necessary
● To maintain the SEND team’s system of recording and monitoring of pupils’ progress
● To provide feedback about pupils’ difficulties and/ or progress to the SENCo and class teacher
● To write reports about the pupil/s’ progress as requested by the SENCo
● To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SENCo and class teacher
● To help adapt/ find differentiated materials to enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum
● To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENCo, or if unavailable, to the class teacher/ Head of School
Support for the school
● Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff in the School and the parents or carers
● Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment
● When required attend and actively participate in staff meetings
● When required attend and actively participate in school events outside of the school day for example concerts, workshops, residential trips and open days
● When required be flexible in working with other parts of the Stephen Perse Foundation
● Make suggestions for school events and help with the organisation of them
General Responsibilities
● Act as an excellent ambassador for the Foundation at all times.
● Build and maintain good working relationships with all Foundation colleagues.
● Assist as necessary in other Foundation areas at peak times.
● Work at all times towards the aims and goals of the Foundation and any individual objectives and targets you may have agreed.
● Proactively identify areas for improvements within the Foundation.
● Actively promote the Foundation’s Equal Opportunities Policy, encouraging staff awareness and participation in all areas.
● Act in accordance with the Data Protection principles at all times.
● Adhere at all times to Foundation operational and employment policies and procedures.
● Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
● Cooperate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
● Follow the training you have received when using any work items the Foundation has provided.
● Adhere to the Foundation’s Privacy Notice and ensure private and confidential data is kept secure and disposed of in the appropriate manner.
This job description is not necessarilycomprehensive and the position holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Safeguarding and welfare of children
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Foundation’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the role-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Person or the Foundation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
All employees of the Foundation adhere to the Safer Working Practices guidance and all teaching staff are required to adhere to the Teaching Standards which can be found on the government website.
Terms and conditions
All appointments for the Stephen Perse Foundation are subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks, suitability to work with children checks, online checks, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a medical questionnaire and proof of qualifications.
Hours of work
The position is term-time only plus 5 INSET days (36 weeks); Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (to include support for late stay on site).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,248.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
