Jubilee Park Academy

Key Purpose:

The purpose of this post is to support pupils and staff to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential.

Main Activities:

Supporting the Pupil

• Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas.
• Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher.
• Assist in offsite visits.
• Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners.
• Ensure pupils understand instructions.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school.
• Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use.
• Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children.
• Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement.
• Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher.
• Meet the physical and/or hygiene needs of pupils as required.
• Act as support worker for children with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties.
• Support children at lunchtime.