SEND Unit Teaching Assistant

Manchester City Council Job Description SEND Unit Teaching Assistant – Grade 3 Special & Additional Needs The post holder will report to the Teacher/Senior Teaching Assistant. Apart from other colleagues in the school, the main contacts of the job are: Head Teacher, SENDco, teaching staff, other support staff and pupils. Main Purpose of the Job: To support access to learning within our SEND Unit and to provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff. Main Duties Support for pupils 1. To work with small groups of children within our SEND Unit under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs 2. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records 3. Attend to children’s personal care needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene such as nappy changing, first aid and welfare matters 4. Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs 5. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils 6. To assist with the dispensing of medication in exceptional circumstances with appropriate training and under the supervision of medical staff where necessary 7. To carry out escort duties as appropriate whenever required Support for Teachers 8. To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility 9. To work closely under the guidance of the teacher as required, with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils, so that their advice and practice are integrated into ILPs 10. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, and collection of monies 11. Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work under the direction of the teacher 12. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher) 13. Support the teacher in managing pupil behavior, reporting difficulties as appropriate 14. Gather and report information between parents and carers as directed Support for the Curriculum 15. To provide support in all areas of the curriculum and on social occasions for pupils who have been identified as having medical conditions which disable their full independent access to mainstream school life 16. Provide Curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies 17. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use 18. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use