Job Introduction
Core Purpose
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the
classroom teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of students in the classroom and outside the classroom, providing feedback to the teacher and/or senior leadership team.
Support students to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all students.
Support teachers in behaviour management and keeping students on task, using a variety of strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
Support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher, form tutor, or other members of the SEND and Wellbeing Team as appropriate.
Prepare, deliver, and evaluate, academic and pastoral interventions to bring about positive student outcomes.
Support students with life skills and prepare students with personal care as required.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of students’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Complete break and lunch supervision as required.
Record student data and information so that it can be effectively shared.
Support children’s learning through social and emotional support.
Assist with escorting students on educational visits.
Support students in using ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
To support with first aid/medical provision across the academy.
To provide medical support for tracheostomy care.
Provide medical care to meet the individual needs of students as required.
To liaise with parents and carers, or if circumstances are appropriate, external agencies, in order to meet the needs of specific children.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Contract length or end date:March (until 30th June 2029 or until named child leaves school)
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
