To work under the direction of, and be accountable to the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) within a designated subject area, or with specific pupils, and assist teachers in ensuring that the learning needs have identified SEN pupils are met.
Support for Pupils:
Supervise and support specific pupils in the whole class situation and through withdrawal from the lesson as agreed with the special educator.
Attend specific functions (e.g. school visits, parent consultation) where assigned SEN pupils are involved.
Contribute to the Monthly Reviews and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) of specific SEN pupils.
Work with an assigned tutor group offering support for identified pupils.
Assist other pupils in the classroom as required by the special educator.
Supervise lunchtime and break time clubs/detentions for SEN pupils as required.
Deliver literacy and/or numeracy interventions as required.
Support for Teachers
Liaise with special educator in advance of lessons to discuss schemes of work, lesson plans, learning objectives and the type of support to be offered to the pupils.
Assist the special educator with the preparation of appropriate learning materials for specific SEN pupils.
Assist special educator in enabling effective learning to take place with SEN pupils.
Maintain appropriate records of work and pupil progress as required by the SENCo.