SEN Support Staff

Job Description Job Title: SEN Support Staff Reporting to: Headteacher Location: St Mary’s C.E. Primary School, Yew Tree Road, Slough, SL1 2AR Hours of work: Monday to Friday, term time only. Salary, dependent on qualifications and experience: L2- L4 pro rata (£25, 468-£28,775) Main Purpose of the Post Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management To work with teachers to support the delivery of the curriculum and to help implement necessary strategies to support SEN children to learn, grow, achieve and flourish. To identify and champion opportunities to develop successful social interaction and encourage peer support. Key Accountabilities Supporting pupils Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans Teaching and learning Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for individual or small groups of pupils with special educational needs (SEN), delivering activities inside or outside the classroom Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning Use IT skills to advance pupils’ learning Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher or SEN co-ordinator (SENCO) Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleag