Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Spen Valley High School

Hours

30.00 hours per week plus 3 days - Term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

17,910 - 18,195 per annum

RESPONSIBLE TO: SENCO/Deputy SENCO


PURPOSE


To work under supervision, direction and guidance of the Teaching/Senior Staff. Assisting the Teacher in the overall delivery of the Curriculum and undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for all Students and the Teacher in the management of Students in the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Key Areas

Teaching Support. Student Support. Curriculum Activities. General.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Support

To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the job holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school. To work under the direction of the Class Teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for Students. Under the guidance of the Teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of Students in school. Under the direction of the Teacher provide one to one support to Students or working with small groups of Students on pre-planned activities, to reinforce the Teacher's approach. To ensure that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for Students. To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. photocopying, filing etc.

Under the guidance of the Teacher ensure equipment or materials are suitable for the learning activities. Prepare materials and teaching aids where necessary.

Under the guidance of the Teacher, work with individuals or groups of Students in accessing school library and in the use of ICT and other relevant resources to support learning. To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the Teacher/Line Manager. As directed by the Teacher to promote good Student behaviour, dealing promptly with conduct and incidents in line with established policy and encourage Students to take responsibility of their own behaviour. To undertake relevant training and development as required from time to time by the Headteacher or LA, and be involved in ongoing development reviews of skills and competencies.

Student Support

To provide support and guidance under the direction of the Teacher on a one to one basis or to teams of Students in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices. To actively encourage the inclusion of all Students to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability. To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements. As required to deal with Students who require physical restraint and intervention, using such methods as TEAM-TEACH, under the direction of the Headteacher. As required, to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of Students, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction). To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of Students by monitoring and recording Students' progress and attendance at meetings as required. To provide lunchtime cover as required.

Curriculum Activities

Under the direction of the Teacher, assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes. To contribute in the presentation of Students' work and maintenance of display areas. To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources. To attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required.

GENERAL

As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Councils responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. See our Safeguarding Policy for more details; Spen Valley High School Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy





This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

19 September 2025, 9:00 AM

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