Aims of Job/Job Purpose 

The main purpose of this post is to work alongside teaching staff to support the classroom teaching and learning process and help learners. 

•      Foster the participation of learners in the social and academic processes of the Academy.

•      Seek to enable learners to become more independent.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•      To provide in-class support to learners

•      Able to manage challenging behaviors or to be able to implement effective strategies to manage challenging behaviour

•      To complete relevant documentation/systems to track and monitor progress as required by the Academy.

•      Support and maintain effective working relationships with learners and liaise with teachers and other relevant staff to ensure that support is appropriate

•      Work with teachers to identify individual learning needs.

•      Work with learners, EHCP coordinator and teachers to set and agree individual targets as part of their individual support plan

•      Where necessary, carry out further assessments of learners.

•      Contribute towards Personal Education and Education, Health and Care Plans

•      Monitor and review learner’s progress regularly and amend targets as necessary.

•      Modify teaching materials to meet individual learner needs.

•      As required make referrals internally in response to learners emerging needs i.e. careers, welfare etc.

•      Provide feedback to learners and teachers on progress at key stages in the learning process

•      Attend meetings at the request of your line manager to ensure efficient communication with the College. 

•      Assist in the Academy recruitment and enrolment process and contribute to advice and guidance processes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

a)   Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College’s strategic aims.

b)   Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.

c)   Support the safeguarding and promotion of students’ welfare.

d)   Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.

e)   Participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.

f)    Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College’s Equal Opportunity policies.