SEND Hub Teaching Assistant

# SEND Hub Teaching Assistant## Job Introduction Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School are part of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust (LAAT). LAAT is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln. We are a growing and thriving family of schools who are dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We place a strong emphasis on continued development.

The relationship with the Trust brings great strength to all schools and enhances CPD opportunities for all staff.

Under the reasonable direction of the SEND Hub Teacher, support access to learning and the inclusion of pupils with a range of special educational needs within the SEND Hub.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities    
• Support the SEND Hub Teacher and contribute to the learning, provision, wellbeing and outcomes of the pupils within the SEND Hub, within an environment that is vibrant and promotes a supportive and inclusive culture across the school.

• Promote the SEND Hub as an integral part of school/academy including the curriculum offer, knowledge and expertise that supports its pupils with additional needs, role modelling high quality provision.

• Support pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and make progress towards their learning objectives.

• Promote pupils independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils.

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.

• Support the teaching of the SEND Hub curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

• Support the SEND Hub teacher with maintaining good order and discipline among students, managing behaviour effectively to ensure an effective and safe learning environment.

• Organise and manage the SEND Hub teaching space, breakout spaces, and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role.

• Communicate effectively with other staff members and with parents and carers under the direction of the SEND Hub teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities    
• Communicate knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.

• Contribute to meetings with parent/carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by SEND Hub teacher.

• With the SEND Hub teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with.

• Work collaboratively with the SEND Hub teacher, classroom teachers, support staff and other colleagues, including external staff.

• To assist the SEND Hub teacher in the development of whole school inclusive ethos and support strategies.

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils wellbeing by following the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND and to Inclusion, including Accessibility Plan, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Inclusion, Health and Safety, First Aid Policy, confidentiality and data protection.

• Follow the schools Health and Safety rules and procedures and adhere to safeguarding principles; and report all concerns to the appropriate person.

• Provide support with regard to the personal care, health and medical needs of students.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.

• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills,…