Paddock School · London, London
We are a duel site school.
Primary School, St Margaret’s Crescent, Putney SW15 6HL
Secondary School & Sixth Form, Broadwater Road, Tooting SW17 0DZ
Purpose of Job Responsible, under the direction or instruction of the Class Teacher or Head of School, to work as part of a team to assist individual pupils or small groups of pupils with their learning who have moderate and/or severe learning difficulties and/or complex needs. To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the Class Teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom Main Responsibilities To work under the guidance of the Class Teacher in the performance of all general duties associated with assisting pupils within the classroom setting. This will include helping with supervision of academic work such as reading, writing and number work, telling stories, assist with craftwork, general cleaning up and practical classroom organisation. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff. Vision, Values and Contributions to the School Contribute to the overall vision and values of the school; To work cooperatively as a part of a team for the benefit of the pupils in the class; Participate in the school’s induction programme and other learning activities and performance development, as required; Appreciate and support the role of other professionals; Welfare and Safeguarding To be fully aware and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the employee’s role within the school; To be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable pupils in relation to the employee’s role; Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning;