1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT Responsible to: SENDCO Main Purpose: To provide support in school for a pupil (Year 5, 2025 – 2026) with additional educational needs Roles and Responsibilities: • To provide learning support for the named pupil in class or in withdrawal situations. • To develop knowledge of the particular needs of named pupil and seek advice from SENDCo, the class teacher and parents. • To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required eg. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc. • To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by SENDCo, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies. • To support the named pupils social development and engagement with other pupils • To motivate and encourage the named pupil to participate in activities they may be unsure of. • To provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards. • To facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them. • To attend in-service training and meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up-to-date with developments in working with children with special educational needs. • To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant outside agencies about the named pupils difficulties and progress. • To foster links between home and school. • To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the named pupil. • To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability, discrimination and special educational needs. • To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity. • To build the named pupils self-esteem, happiness and sense of security within the school environment. • To assist the named pupil’s organisation and skills requiring fine motor control, such as using cutlery and dressing. • To act as a scribe the named pupil where appropriate and providing ‘brain breaks’ where they are required. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672