Senior Learning Support Assistant (ARP) - D'Auvergne

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

• Supervise and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities in line with the curriculum.
• Plan individual programmes against learning objectives. Give feedback to the team on the progress and behaviour of the individual group or pupil within the special needs area. Observe and monitor the development of specific students, recording appropriately and applying this knowledge to future planning.
• Implement agreed work programmes/practical lessons under the guidance of the teacher.
• Take lead responsibility for co-ordination of a school activity. Supervise and assess the students in planned activities within the curriculum areas in the manner best suited to the individual needs.
• Accompany teaching staff on visits, trips and out of school activities where appropriate. Transporting and supporting physically disabled and special needs students where necessary.
• Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Attend to the students’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare matters. Care for sick, distressed and injured children carrying out the necessary first aid and take the appropriate follow-up action necessary through the agreed school policy. Contribute to specific reports when requested by consultants, GPs and parents on students with medical problems.
• Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
• Support and develop partnerships with parents, liaising with them, with the support of the teacher in charge and Senior Teaching Assistant/Team Leader, to ensure consistency in approach for the students.
• Supervise whole classes occasionally during short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to an appropriate person.