Teaching and Learning Assistant Sen/eal - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Starbank School

Starbank School

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Starbank School

Starbank Road

Birmingham

B10 9LR

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To contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

To provide outstanding support to enable students with additional needs including those with SEN to play a full and active part in the life of the school and to make outstanding progress in their learning.

Support for Pupils

1.1 Provide one to one, small group and/or in class support for identified students with additional needs including those with a statement of special educational needs (or an Education, Health and Care Plan).

1.2 In providing support, to employ teaching strategies to encourage the student to work with increasing independence within a group and class.

1.3 Adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

1.4 Support student access to the curriculum by differentiating learning activities where appropriate.

1.5 Develop a positive relationship with the student to support progress and attainment and promote self-esteem and independence.

1.6 Support the student as part of a planned inclusion programme and provide intervention strategies and programmes as requested.

1.7 Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher.

1.8 Provide feedback to the student on their progress, achievement and attainment.

1.9 Support the use of ICT in learning activities.

1.10 To provide any additional support including 'personal hygiene' support to enable the student to participate fully in the life of the school.

Where this requires support for toileting using a hoist or other specialist equipment, then full training will be provided.

1.11 To administer any special medication that the student is required to take in school time. If this is required then full training will be provided.

Support for Teachers

2.1 Provide information and support to teachers and other support staff as to the most effective methods of support for pupils with learning needs.

2.2 Liaise with the SENCO and specialist staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Service) as requested to receive and disseminate advice given to effectively support the student across curriculum areas.

2.3 Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers; and in languages other than English when necessary; and participate in feedback meetings with parents under the teacher's supervision.

2.4 Assist the SENCO in the development, monitoring and review of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

2.5 Attend specific training as and when required or requested by the SENCO.

2.6 Assist in student supervision and management of student behaviour, in line with school procedures.

2.7 Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the reviews of records and systems as requested.

2.8 Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher.

2.9 Report on student achievement, progress and issues in a suitable format.

2.10 Administer and contribute to the invigilation of examinations as required.

Support for the Curriculum

3.1 Support pupils in understanding instructions.

3.2 Implement structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

3.3 Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years etc. as directed by the teacher.

3.4 Support pupils in using IT and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.

3.5 Determine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment / resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use.

3.6 Actively seek information regarding, and utilise, the range of activities, courses, organisations, and individuals to provide support for pupils to broaden and enrich their learning.

4 Support for the School

4.1 Support the maintenance and enhancement of the school's ethos and mission through their own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others.

4.2 Be aware of and comply with policies relating to safeguarding (including child protection), health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.

4.3 Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.

4.4 Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.

4.5 Work within school policies and procedures.

4.6 Attend and participate in individual and team meetings as required.

4.7 Undertake personal development and improve own practice through training, observation, evaluation