Be a trusted adult who is able to build strong relationships with pupils
Support the SENCo in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress against MEPs and EHCP targets.
Have a detailed knowledge of and track the targets the pupils are working towards
Be able to assess the progress being made by the pupil both academically and other measures of progress
Support pupils to ensure they start and leave school in a calm and regulated way
Implement any recommendations from professional reports e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapists
Carry out tasks as reasonably required by the Headteacher
To provide learning experiences through the nurture principles.
Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.
Support pupils to access the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Support pupils to develop their communication and interaction skills.
Model play and support pupils to engage in play to promote communication, social skills, physical development and emotional wellbeing.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and personal hygiene (including changing nappies) as required whilst encouraging independence.
Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to pupils.
Develop positive and respectful relationships with parents and carers.
Share information about children's learning and development.
Support parents in extending learning at home.
Recognise families as children's first and most important educators.
To attend in service training and meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with social and emotional needs.
To attend planning meetings with SENDCO to develop learning programmes and to assist in the delivery of the individual learning programmes and targeted interventions on a daily basis to promote learning, behaviour and communication skills.
To provide regular feedback to the SENDCO and Class Teacher, and, where necessary, relevant outside agencies about any pupil's difficulties and progress.
To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the SENCo, Class Teacher and outside agencies.
Prepare and maintain the learning environment and resources, including presentation of pupils' work and contributing to maintaining a safe learning environment
Participate fully in supervision, appraisal and performance management.
Comply with school policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and data protection requirements.

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