Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose:

· To assist and support a pupil with additional learning needs in a one to one capacity.

Main duties and responsibilities:

· Provide 1:1 support for the identified pupil across all areas of the curriculum

· Ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class

· Contribute to the child’s overall progress in all areas of the curriculum

· Take responsibility for implementing the targets outlined on the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teacher and Head of Inclusion

Supporting the pupil

· Provide learning support for the pupil within the classroom and in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups

· To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the Head of Inclusion, class teacher and external agencies

· Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required

· Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Head of Inclusion and class teacher

· Be involved in the planning and preparation of day to day class activities

· Organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside

· Motivate and encourage the pupil in all lessons

· Provide positive praise and reinforcement

· Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them

· Positioning in the classroom to promote learning and independence

· Complete check-out task before leaving each day e.g. write up daily notes and possible smart target

· Provide weekly email feedback to parents in the format of 2 stars (what worked well) and 1 smart target (area of improvement) – this will be sent out before 1pm on Fridays

Supporting the Class Teacher and Inclusion Team

· Work as part of the team to ensure that the well being and personal development of the pupil enhances their learning opportunities and life skills

· Attend planning meetings with appropriate staff to develop individual learning programmes

· Provide regular feedback to the class teacher and Inclusion Teacher regarding the pupil’s progress

· Take an active role in the creation of the child’s individual targets on their IEP

· Contribute to the pupil’s termly review meetings

Supporting the School

· Foster links between home and school

· Understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the Statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs

· Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupil’s needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school

· Carry out additional duties as directed by the Head of Inclusion

Qualifications & experience:

• CELTA/DELTA (Cambridge) – if working with adults or in language schools. (Desirable)

• TESOL/TEFL certificates – accepted in many international or independent schools.

• CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). (Desirable)

• TESOL/TEFL certificate (minimum 120 hours). (Desirable)

• Classroom experience (general teaching or specific to EAL/ESL learners). (Necessary)

• Experience working with multilingual learners or students from diverse cultural backgrounds is often required.

EAL Specialist Repton Al Barsha

EAL Specialist
Repton Al Barsha