Queensmill School - London, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Duties;

Work under the guidance of teachers in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils or the whole class to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils who have complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and multiple barriers to learning
During the shortterm absence of a class teacher, supervise the whole class and deliver preprepared activities within agreed staffing levels and appropriate risk assessments
Provide general support to teachers in the management and organisation of pupils and the classroom, ensuring appropriate support for each pupil depending on their individual planned needs, which will require working closely with other professionals such as social workers, therapists and care staff
Use behaviour management strategies in line with school policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment for pupils appropriate to their age and special needs
Assist teachers in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment for all pupils, particularly in helping to overcome barriers to learning
Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and staff within the school

Main responsibilities and tasks;

Support for pupils
To build working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Support pupils' learning most effectively, working with multidisciplinary teams to promote the learning and development objectives of each pupil
Assist pupils with personal care needs, including social, health, hygiene and welfare matters. This could include changing of incontinence pads/soiled clothing and following a programme for prescribed medication under agreed guidance
Support pupils through the delivery of specific learning programmes and contribute to setting individual pupil targets and to reviews
Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively, ensuring all pupils are engaged in appropriate activities based on their age and special needs
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers, communicating information as required

Support for the teachers;

Work closely with teachers to assist in the planning, development and delivery of all areas of the curriculum. In the short term unplanned absence of a teacher, cover all preprepared activities to provide continuity for pupils
As required, prepare the classroom/outside areas for lessons, ensuring that resources and equipment are available and cleared away at the end of the lessons as appropriate
Work on classroom displays following consultation with teachers
Observe, monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies determined by the teacher
Adopt a flexible approach to meet the varied needs of the pupils in the classroom and participate in any physical activities as appropriate
Administer and mark routine tests under the guidance of teachers and in line with the School's marking policy
Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports to the class teacher and other professionals as necessary

Support for the school;

Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/inclusion and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person
Work in an environment where there is a varied intensity of demand from the pupils, and where physical intervention may be needed to ensure the safety of children and staff, prevent serious damage to property, and maintain the good order and discipline of the school
Attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required
Provide support for pupils' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with School policy
Plan, prepare for and accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and outofschool activities as required within contracted hours, and take responsibility for pupils and their individual needs
Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled and have emotional and behavioural difficulties
Follow a programme of medication for individual pupils as required
Assist in the training and development of other staff
Adhere to the School's health and safety policy, including risk assessment and safety systems
Adhere to the School's policy on equality and diversity

Support for the curriculum;

Assist in the development of basic literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and support the use of these learning activities as directed by teaching staff
Help adapt and plan the development of resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking