Student Support Worker

Main Purpose of the Post:

• Student Support Workers support students by leading and supervising learning within the classroom.  Working with students on an individual, small group or whole class basis. To provide a supportive framework for individual and group intervention where necessary. The nature of the role is such that flexibility and self-motivation are crucial to success.  

• Understands lesson objectives and deliver the lessons accordingly.
• Challenging students when behaviour issues arise
• Work within wider legislation framework, e.g. national curriculum, health and safety, child protection.
• Facilitates participation and learning, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, so that all students, including those who present challenging behaviour, are enabled to reach their full potential alongside their peers.
• Provides opportunities for pupils to demonstrate self-reliance and responsibility.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining and improving personal skills, knowledge and experience.
• Developing an understanding of the specific needs of the student(s)
• Undertaking activities with either individuals or groups of students to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development,
• Contributing to the review of students’ progress either verbally, in writing or through attendance at review meetings, as appropriate.
• Contributing to the assessment process with other staff members. i.e. writing short reports concerning individual students.
• Providing regular feedback about the student(s) to relevant members of the school/parent/carers.
• Assisting with lunch and break time supervision of students on a rota basis.
• Attending staff meetings, teacher training days, and courses as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality with due regard to data protection.