Specialist Communication Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - Brookfields School

Brookfields School

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Reading, United Kingdom

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JOB DESCRIPTION

School:
Brookfields School
Location:Tilehurst, West Berkshire

Job Title:
Specialist Communication Assistant
Grade / Salary Range: Band F

JOB PURPOSE

To work as a member of the Literacy team to support pupils with specific difficulties in reading, writing and comprehension
To implement, monitor and evaluate literacy intervention programmes
To raise expectations for pupils with SEN and promote greater inclusion through effective partnership and sharing SEN knowledge
To monitor progress and outcomes for designated pupils, using resources effectively
To implement the reading and phonics schemes and monitor pupil progress
To support Teachers in the smooth and effective running of classes and work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team
To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
To support all pupils in their learning and development, in small groups or with individual pupils as directed, treating them with respect and consideration
To have high expectations of all pupils' achievement and a commitment to raising educational standards
To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects of school life
To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils
To work effectively with individual pupils and small groups under the direction of a qualified Teacher in or out of the classroom
To help pupils to become more independent
To occasionally supervise whole classes during short term absence of Teachers

DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN THE SCHOOLS STAFFING STRUCTURE
HeadTeacher

Lead for Communication / Literacy

Specialist Communication Assistant

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and

others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules

To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant

policies and procedures.

Specialist Communication Assistant responsibilities:
q To work closely with the Lead for Communication/Literacy to deliver specific programmes to overcome barriers to learning faced by pupils This will include activities to promote early communication knowledge and skills

q To support classroom assistants in delivering appropriate interventions to identified students, by providing training in the intervention programmes and cover for those staff to allow them time to deliver the programme

q To monitor the effectiveness of support, adjusting as appropriate

q To plan Communication intervention sessions

q To work 1:1 or with small groups

q To promote and help with the creation of an effective Total Communication Environment

q To carry out Assessments where appropriate under the direction of the Lead for Communication/Literacy

q To keep records of pupils' learning to enable appropriate next steps to be planned

q To use resources effectively and imaginatively

q To attend meetings and training sessions as required

q To be sensitive to social, emotional and behavioural needs including religious beliefs and cultural diversity

q To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Lead for Communication/Literacy

q Ensure effective record keeping and feedback on pupil progress

q To provide Lead for Communication/Literacy with data for individual pupils as requested

q To liaise with parents as required re interventions

Planning & Expectations

Working within school policies and procedures to:
q Promote equal opportunities for all pupils

q Contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn which may include out of school contexts in accordance with school policies and procedure

q To assist the Lead for Communication/Literacy in the planning and development of work programmes, work activities and support programmes for pupils

q Assist in the preparation of teaching resources / materials

q Help to implement lesson plans and IEP's

q Provide constructive feedback

Monitoring & Assessment
q Assist the Lead for Communication/Literacy in evaluating pupils' progress

q Monitor pupils' responses to learning tasks, participation and progress, providing constructive feedback to pupils, supporting them as they learn

q Record pupils' responses to tasks and participation etc. and provide constructive feedback

q Contribute to maintaining records of pupils progress

Teaching and Learning Activities
q Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning

q Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning activities

q Use behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policy and procedures which contribute to a purposeful learning environment

q Work with individ