Aston University Engineering Academy Β· Birmingham, West Midlands
Core Purpose: Working with individuals or small groups, you will have responsibility for supporting the academic progress of students at AUSEAT within a specific subject area (PHRSE). Key Responsibilities: To work with small groups of targeted students delivering intervention strategies to improve subject knowledge in PHRSE, adapting resources to ensure all students are able to make progress within a class, or outside of lessons as directed by Line Manager. To assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned students in PHRSE. To assist in adapting resources to ensure identified students are able to access the wider PHRSE curriculum. To contribute to the identification and selection of students to take part in the PHRSE programme as appropriate. To work with teachers and others on PHRSE curriculum and/or student development teams to secure improved outcomes. To adapt resources for personalised in-class support of identified students in PHRSE. To work with students who have been in receipt of initial targeted support in PHRSE to ensure that their progress is sustained and transferred to their wider learning. To attend team meetings within the PHRSE subject area where applicable, and other meetings as necessary to perform the remit of this post. To support the transition of students with low levels of academic performance in PHRSE from previous schools. To engage with, through training and planning, the work of a core and extended team of teaching assistants and one-to-one tutors supporting PHRSE. To liaise with parents where appropriate. To carry out any additional responsibilities appropriate to the position as agreed with the line manager. Responsibility for Supporting AUSEAT: Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with. Be a co-tutor, when assigned, and as such, be responsible for carrying out the duties as set down in the generic tutor job description under the direct supervision of the lead tutor. Support and promote the Academy ethos and contribute to the overall aims of the Academy. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and performance development as required. Carry out any other reasonable request of the Principal commensurate with the grading of the post.