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SalaryStart a rewarding and fulfilling career in special education.
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide support in facilitating access to learning for pupils and assisting teachers in managing the classroom. The role includes ensuring the safety of children, promoting respectful behavior, and contributing to a positive learning environment.
Key Activities/Responsibilities:
- Assist in the supervision of students, work experience, trainees, and voluntary helpers.
- Work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, reporting to the Assistant Head for Inclusion.
- Make decisions using initiative within established working practices.
- Maintain confidentiality of information related to the school, pupils, parents, and carers.
- Supervise and support pupils, ensuring safety and access to learning.
- Implement personal programs, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters.
- Encourage positive interactions and inclusion among pupils.
- Prepare classrooms for lessons and assist with the display of pupils' work.
- Report pupil problems/progress/achievements to teachers.
- Provide clerical/admin. support (photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, etc.).
Specific Conditions of Service:
- 27.5 hours per week (8:30 am - 4:00 pm, hours agreed with school management).
- Work with groups of 6-8 pupils under the teacher's direction.
- Undertake planned learning activities and keep records.
Qualifications and Training:
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent eg. Adult Literacy/Numeracy at level 2
- Fluency and proficiency in spoken English.
- Understanding the needs of children with Autism and SEN.
Other:
- No holiday leave during term time.
- Legally entitled to work in the UK.
- Satisfactory vetting, including an enhanced disclosure from DBS.
Note: Training will be provided, and some experience in family-related roles is helpful but not mandatory.
