What skills and experience we're looking for• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with speci.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of activities
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievements, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and ensure health and safety at all times, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work
• Provide clerical /administrative support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, money and administer coursework etc.
• Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials as required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, KS3, Early Years, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the Teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans / relevant activities and assist pupils in their use
• Monitor and manage stock supplies as required
• Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs
• Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
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• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policies
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in development opportunities and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, e.g., clubs, extracurricular activities.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under supervision of the Teacher.
What the school offers its staff
Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.
The successful candidate will:
• Be a well-organised, multi-skilled individual who will prove to be the best possible role model for other staff members, stakeholders, and visitors alike.
• Have experience working with SEN and promote inclusion.
• Have a great passion for helping to drive the schools forward.
• Be committed to supporting the teaching team in raising standards for all children.
• Have exceptionally high and unwavering expectations of themselves, children and colleagues.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.