Job purpose
To work with children having special or particular needs, and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. To provide support to the teacher across a range of child centred activities to promote child development and learning.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
- Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives such as phonics.
- Participate in the preparation of the classroom.
- Monitor children's needs and report these to a designated person.
- Keep records as required by the school.
- Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social). Foster growth, self esteem and independence, observe and record development.
- Support those with special needs.
- Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid.
- Assist with the movement of children in and around the school.
- Be creative when assisting with planning of activities.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications are not essential, but the postholder should be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, empathise with children, and work as part of a team.
- Desirable: GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English or equivalent level of competency.
- Desirable: British Sign Language to Level 3 or willingness to train in readiness for start of position.
Benefits
As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.
