SEN Classroom Assistant (1:1 Support) - Hetton Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
16/11/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/11/2018 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Hetton Primary School
Further Information
1 Position: SEN Classroom Assistant (1-1 support)
(Fixed Term Contract until 21.7.19)
Hours: 8:30am-12pm SEN Classroom Assistant
12pm -1:30pm SEN 1-1 support
School: Hetton Primary School
Address: Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland DH5 9ND
Tel: (0191) 562 3323
Head teacher: Mrs Nicola Hill
Salary:
Job Role:
To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. Prior experience of working with children with SEND is essential.
Duties and responsibilities:
To aid the pupil(s) to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example:
? Clarifying and explaining instructions
? Support in intimate care and administering medication where necessary.
? Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
? Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
? Assisting in identified areas of need, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
? Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
? Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual support plans , contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
? Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
? Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
? Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil.
General Requirements
• Attending and participating in training and development courses as required.
• Needs to have a good level of spoken English
• Attend meetings, liaise and communicate with colleagues in the school
• Being an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of pupils.
• Having due regard to confidentiality, child protection procedures, health and safety, other statutory requirements and the policies of the governing body and local education authority.
Professional Values and Practice
• Having high expectations of all pupils; respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and being committed to raising their educational achievement.
• Treating pupils consistently with respect and consideration, and being concerned with their development as learners.
• In line with the school's policy and procedures, using behaviour management strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team; and carrying out roles effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice from colleagues.
• Reflecting upon and seeking to improve personal practice.
• Working within school policies and procedures and being aware of legislation relevant to personal role and responsibility in the school.
• Recognising equal opportunities issues as they arise in the schools and responding effectively, following school policies and procedures.
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Education Department’s Equal Opportunities Policy. The post holder must:
• Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the council.
• Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of Council records and information.
• Carry out their duties with full regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Council policies.
• Comply with the Council’s Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application forms will be available on the school web site: www.hettonprimaryschool.co.uk or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope to the School Office. (Please ensure the correct postage is used)
Hard copy version only of the completed forms should be returned to the Head teacher.
Visits by appointment only are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0191 5623323
Closing Date: 27.11.18 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: 28.11.18
Interview date: 03.12.18 (am)
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonable expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.