SEN Learning Assistant

At the direction of the class teacher, assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning both in and out of class.

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Enhance pupil opportunity through support of Pupil Passports or SEN Support Plans.

Act as a mentor for pupils, providing effective and timely interventions meeting their personal development targets and SEMH needs.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom and at times off site in pupils' homes, local community or on outings.

Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

Support for teachers:

• Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources under the direction of the class teacher.
• Plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and provide evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.
• Work within an established behaviour management policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.
• In collaboration with the class teacher, support the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement.
• Invigilate exams/tests.
• Produce lesson plans, worksheets, plans etc. where appropriate under the direction of the class teacher.
• Deliver learning activities to pupils at the direction of the class teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
• Make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Select and prepare resources necessary to deliver learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds.
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment in collaboration with the class teacher.

Support for the AP:

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of NRC.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
• Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils.
• Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.
• Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by NRC.
• Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class.