Class Teacher

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of learners with SEND, including SEMH
• Ensure learning is engaging, purposeful and supports progression over time
• Set clear learning objectives and success criteria
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs
• Promote high standards of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and secure progress

Curriculum and EHCP Delivery

• Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum appropriate to learners’ needs
• Plan provision that supports progress towards EHCP outcomes
• Understand and respond to individual learner profiles, needs and starting points
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and reporting processes
• Ensure personalised learning pathways are implemented effectively

Assessment, Progress and Accountability

• Monitor, assess and record learner progress accurately
• Use data to inform teaching and identify next steps
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to learners
• Ensure learners make measurable progress over time
• Maintain accurate records using school systems (e.g. Arbor, assessment systems)

Behaviour, Safety and Learning Environment

• Establish and maintain a safe, calm and purposeful classroom environment
• Implement the school’s Behaviour Policy consistently
• Promote positive behaviour, self-regulation and independence
• Use de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed approaches
• Respond effectively to incidents of dysregulation

Leadership and Management of Teaching Assistants

• Lead, direct and deploy Teaching Assistants effectively within the classroom
• Ensure Teaching Assistants understand their roles and responsibilities
• Provide clear guidance on supporting learning and behaviour
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to maximise learner outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of Teaching Assistant support

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Act as a Key Worker for identified learners where appropriate
• Support learner wellbeing, engagement and attendance
• Build strong relationships with learners based on trust and consistency
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding progress and wellbeing

Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all learners
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Record safeguarding concerns accurately (e.g. CPOMS)
• Maintain professional vigilance at all times

Team Working and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, SENCO, DSL and senior leaders
• Contribute to meetings, reviews and school development
• Work in partnership with external professionals (e.g. therapists, social care)
• Share good practice and support colleagues

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high standards of professional conduct
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
• Engage in professional development and appraisal processes
• Reflect on and improve teaching practice
• Contribute positively to the ethos and culture of the school

Administration

• Complete registers and supervise learners appropriately
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, behaviour, assessment)
• Write reports and contribute to reviews
• Ensure safeguarding records are up to date

For further information please look at the supporting document attached. 

MIAG Limited, known as ‘MIAG’ for the purposes of this Safeguarding Statement undertake to protect children and young people who receive our services from harm.

This statement will provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection and safeguarding.

This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of MIAG Limited, including senior managers, and the Management Board, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff or students.