PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Purpose:  

• Work closely with teaching staff at the Academy to address the needs of students requiring particular help to overcome barriers to learning, and to provide a range of strategies to help pupils achieve their full potential by further developing their skills.
• Support identified students both in the classroom and in the Extended Learning department. This may include physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions.
• Support learning and behaviour for individual and for groups, as directed.
• Support the corporate life of the Trust and project a positive image of the Trust.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust colleagues and to contribute towards the quality of teaching and learning and achievement and behaviour for all students to encourage self-esteem and progress so students can be the best they can be.
• Support the efficient, effective, economic, and safe use of resources, having due regard to the policies of the Trust.
• Contribute to the production, monitoring and review of effective resources and action plans in line with the Trust’s defined objectives and performance targets.
• Develop skills to meet the requirements of the post and to respond flexibly in order to meet the needs of the Trust and identified students with SEND.
• Act responsibly in order to build mutual confidence and respect and foster effective working relationships with all.
• Act as a role model, challenge and motivate, promote and reinforce self-esteem and establish productive relationships with students.
• Be committed and sensitive in ensuring equality of opportunity for pupils.
• Ensure that the legal, statutory and other relevant provisions governing of affecting the Trust are strictly observed.
• Ensure that target groups of students are supported.
• Ensure that senior staff, the line manager, SENCO and relevant teaching staff and year heads are kept informed about each student’s progress and that all support is in line with the Trust’s expectations, policies and practice.

Main Duties

• Have a clear focus with a target group of pupils of improving their attainment and behaviour.
• Provide senior staff with relevant information about students in order that students needing support can be identified effectively and appropriate interventions agreed.
• Work with other staff to draw up and implement action support and interventions for students with SEND.
• Provide a range of opportunities for the target group of pupils to support them in achieving their targets, both in a 1:1 or group setting
• Maintain regular contact, where appropriate, with families of SEND STUDENTS to keep them informed of the student’s progress. To secure positive family support and involvement in the pupil’s education.
• Work closely with the SENCO and Class Teacher to ensure that the needs of the students are planned for and met.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the success of all interventions and support the SENCO.
• Have full knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities and interventions in an academic setting.
• Take part in all appropriate INSET as identified by the Trust.
• All adults employed by the Trust are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children they are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, this document does not specify every item in detail. Where broad headings have been used, all associated duties are naturally included in the job description.

METHODS OF WORKING

The post holder must:

• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate;
• Maintain an awareness of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection;
• Understand and comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy in the performance of their duties and responsibilities;
• Carry out the duties of the post in compliance with the academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy;
• Understand and comply with all other relevant academy policies;
• Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreed priorities, targets, professional development and supervision arrangements;
• Undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post;
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff and 26.2% for Staffordshire support staff. 
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.
• Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefit package with Vivup