Pupil Support Assistant; Junior School

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Pupil Support Assistant to join our team within the Junior School. The successful candidate will provide personalised, holistic support to pupils with a range of physical, emotional, social, behavioural and learning needs, enabling them to access learning, participate fully in school life and develop increasing independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced, nurturing and highly responsive practitioner who can build positive relationships with children, work closely with teachers and colleagues, and adapt support to the individual needs of pupils. The role will involve supporting pupils across the Junior School, both in and beyond the classroom, while promoting dignity, inclusion, confidence and wellbeing.

Hours of work will be 33.75 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm (including a 30 minute unpaid break each day). This position is term time only (36 weeks plus professional learning days). The annual leave entitlement is seven weeks per year making a total of 44 weeks. The salary for this position will be in the Grade 2 range which currently stands at £27,903 - £31,138 per annum (based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).

This equates to £21,981 - £24,530 per annum for 33.75 hours and 44 weeks.

• To support high-quality learning and teaching by recognising and responding to the individual needs, strengths and developmental requirements of each pupil.
• To work closely with teaching staff to ensure that pupils with additional support needs can access the curriculum, participate in learning and develop their independence, confidence and resilience.
• As directed by teaching staff and in response to individual pupil needs, responsibilities may include:
  • supporting pupils to engage with learning activities, follow instructions and remain appropriately focused
  • helping pupils organise their work and participate successfully in classroom activities
  • preparing and adapting learning resources, technology and equipment
  • explaining or reinforcing instructions and key learning points
  • reading, taking notes or scribing for pupils in class or during assessments, where required
  • supporting communication and discussion, including the use of augmentative communication equipment where appropriate
  • reinforcing positive behaviour, school values and expectations through calm, consistent and respectful interactions
  • providing encouragement and constructive feedback to promote motivation and self-esteem
  • supporting pupils to develop the skills and confidence to make choices and take increasing responsibility for their learning.

• To support the individual personal care, health and medical needs of pupils, helping them to remain safe, healthy and comfortable and to participate fully in school life.
• To follow individual care plans, risk assessments and health and safety procedures, including supporting planned procedures and emergency arrangements where required.
• Depending on the needs of individual pupils, this may include:
  • supporting fine and gross motor activities and physical access to learning
  • assisting with toileting, dressing and feeding while promoting independence and dignity
  • supporting pupils with personal care or medical requirements
  • supporting pupils who use wheelchairs, walking aids, visual or hearing aids and other equipment
  • escorting pupils to and from classes and helping them to settle successfully into learning environments.

• To build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them in a calm, caring, courteous and respectful manner, using restorative and rights-respecting…