Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEND Rainbow Provision

Main

responsibilities;

To assess the needs of pupils

and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.

To establish

productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and

setting high expectations.

To develop and implement the

provision set out in pupils’ Education Health and Care Plans, under the guidance

of the SENCO.

To promote the

inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.

To support

pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual

needs.

To encourage

pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in

activities.

To promote

independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of

self-reliance.

To

provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement. To

organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and resources. To

within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning

objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate. Monitor

and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of

assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning

objectives. To

provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil

achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of

appropriate evidence. To

record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and

providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment. To

work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour

constructively, promoting self control and independence. To

support the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings

with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement

etc. To

deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision,

adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs. To

deliver local and national learning strategies e.g. early years and make

effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support

the development of pupils’ skills. To

use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’

competence and independence in its use. To

select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking

account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds. To

advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment. To

comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating

to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data

protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person. To

be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to

opportunities to learn and develop. To

contribute to the overall ethos a