1:1 Teaching Assistant

Key Tasks and Responsibilities Work with the Head of Learning Support and external professionals to develop an individual learning plan that is designed to meet EHCP outcomes and ensure a holistic approach in all four broad areas of need. Meet half termly with the Physiotherapist, Speech and Language therapist, Occupational Therapist and Visual Impairment specialist and provide focused activities and interventions based on their recommendations With the support of the Head of Learning Support, plan and deliver bespoke English and Maths lessons which will be taught daily using a creative approach to motivate and inspire learning Support focus and understanding in the classroom, adapting the lesson where necessary to suit the individual’s learning style and needs Model effective learning strategies using a Growth Mindset approach Utilise technology to support the individual’s learning and organisation to enable independence in routines and schedule Support the individual to communicate clearly following speech and language therapist advice. Engage in and model excellent communications Carry out termly assessments to measure progress Meet parents half termly with the Head of Learning Support to review targets and measure progress Participate in and contribute towards EHCP Annual Review meetings Use a creative approach to motivate, inspire and challenge the students on a one to one basis and within a small group, to develop peer on peer interactions. · To engage with School life and The Elms community, to ensure learning and co curricular are both experienced. To support with House events, co-curricular activities and sports. · To support the pupil on a one to one basis within a classroom environment, and within a co- curricular setting. · To ensure you are up to date on learning development theories, approaches and able to develop these to best support pupils. · To develop the pupil’s abilities to allow them further independence and to challenge