Job Description

How to apply: Please go the school website to find a full , application form and more details on how to apply - www.northease.co.uk

1. PURPOSE OF JOB

This role is to work under the instruction of teaching/therapeutic staff to provide support throughout the school day, to enable access to learning for students with Special Educational Needs. Whilst the role is to work primarily with an individual student with complex needs, you will also support other students in the group when appropriate (to promote independence and the development of peer relationships. Support may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support for the Students

Supervise and support, providing individualised support for a named student, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Assist with the development and implementation of Therapy Passports, Pastoral Care Plans and intervention programmes

Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students

Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Ensure student access to learning materials

Support for the Teacher

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals and outcomes

Assist with the planning of learning activities, ensuring assistive technology is utilised

Monitor students' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and difficulties

Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers

Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of students' work

Provide clerical / admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money and administer coursework.

Support for the Curriculum

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses

Undertake programmes of intervention

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain and use equipment / resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist students in their use

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before or after school and at lunchtime

Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for an individual or group under the supervision of the teacher

The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, in addition, as a term of your employment you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required.

Your duties will be as set out in the above job description but please note that the school reserves the right to update your job description, from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your job.

You will be consulted about any proposed changes.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 23,994.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025