Main duties and responsibilities
Supporting the pupil:
- To effectively deliver the Early Years Framework andensure that each child’s potential is fully developed in a social, physical,psychological and cultural sense and their development both as an individualand as a member of a group, is paramount at all times.
- To share responsibility for the preparation of astimulating and caring environment, with due regard to all aspects of Healthand Safety and takes into account the interests of the children.
- To participate in planning and organising appropriateplay and educational activities.
- Enable children to make the transition from dependenceto independence.
- Enable children to make choices, develop their own ideasand take responsibility for their own
actions.
- To observe, assess and contribute to any discussions about eachchild’s progress.
- To be aware of own practice and keeping up with currenttrends in education.
- Attending relevant courses when possible, in accordancewith priorities in the School Development Plan.
- In carrying out the tasks in this job description youhave a duty (under Health & Safety legislation) to take reasonable carefor the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies takingpositive steps to monitor and maintain a safe and secure working environment
- To continuously develop your own role, takingresponsibility for identifying and addressing training and development needs.
Supporting the School:
- Where appropriate to foster links between home andschool
- To liaise, consult and advise with other members of theteam and outside agencies, regarding the child’s progress
- To contribute to review meetings, where appropriate
- To participate in relevant professional developmentTo workactively to overcome and prevent discrimination on the grounds of race,religion, gender, disability, sexuality and status.
- To be aware of and follow the school’s policies andprocedures
- To maintain confidentiality about home – school / pupil-teacher/ school – work matters
- To complete anyother relevant tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Supporting the SEN:
- To help and support the SENco in delivering a suitableprogramme of activities for the child’s individual development, both indoorsand out.
- To assist in making resources to support activities thathave been advised by the SENco/outside agencies
- To provide feedback about the child’s progress to theSENco, parents and outside agencies
- To report any problems about arrangements or incidentsto the SENco or Supervisor
