About the role
Supporting the pupil:
- To effectively deliver the Early Years Framework and ensure that each child’s potential is fully developed in a social, physical, psychological and cultural sense and their development both as an individual and as a member of a group, is paramount at all times.
- To share responsibility for the preparation of a stimulating and caring environment, with due regard to all aspects of Health and Safety and takes into account the interests of the children.
- To participate in planning and organising appropriate play and educational activities.
- Enable children to make the transition from dependence to independence.
- Enable children to make choices, develop their own ideas and take responsibility for their own actions.
- To observe, assess and contribute to any discussions about each child’s progress.
- To be aware of own practice and keeping up with current trends in education.
- Attending relevant courses when possible, in accordance with priorities in the School Development Plan.
- In carrying out the tasks in this job description you have a duty (under Health & Safety legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to monitor and maintain a safe and secure working environment
- To continuously develop your own role, taking responsibility for identifying and addressing training and development needs.
Supporting the School:
- Where appropriate to foster links between home and school
- To liaise, consult and advise with other members of the team and outside agencies, regarding the child’s progress
- To contribute to review meetings, where appropriate
- To participate in relevant professional development
- To work actively 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 and procedures
- To maintain confidentiality about home – school / pupil- teacher/ school – work matters
- To complete any other relevant tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Supporting the SEN:
- To help and support the SENco in delivering a suitable programme of activities for the child’s individual development, both indoors and out.
- To assist in making resources to support activities that have been advised by the SENco/outside agencies
- To provide feedback about the child’s progress to the SENco, parents and outside agencies
To report any problems about arrangements or incidents to the SENco or Supervisor
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