Special Education Needs Support Worker - Level 3

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Weston Infant Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team. At Weston Infant Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team. St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org. Job Purpose To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils.Providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as thosewith moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication,sensory or physical disabilities. Key Duties / Responsibilities Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as directed by the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate Providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour Support the teacher in recording pupil progress/activities Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of theteacher Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, asappropriate Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help withsocial, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. Physically assistpupils in activities (may involve short periods of lifting, where mobility is an issue) Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitionerand following appropriate training Update pupil records Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in theclassroom, playground and dining areas Assist with break-time supe