What skills and experience we're looking for
Work under guidance to support access to learning by:
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the SEND department.
• Attending to the welfare and personal care of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes.
• Supporting identified students in class, in withdrawal groups, or a combination of the two.
• Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes.
• Assisting with the planning cycle for students.
• Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the teacher/department.
Support the teacher by:
• Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
• Assisting with the planning of learning activities on a regular basis, primarily for students in withdrawal groups.
• Monitoring responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement and progress as directed.
• Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on achievement, progress, problems etc for both withdrawal group students and students supported in class.
• Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy.
• Being aware of students’ progress/achievement/difficulties and reporting these to the teacher.
• Undertaking student record keeping as requested.
• Being aware of/working within planned learning activities.
• Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual students.
• Working with the teacher in managing student behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participating in feedback sessions with parents.
• Administering routine tests/exams.
• Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying where required.
Supporting students by:
• Supervising and providing support for students, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
• Adapting learning activities by modifying approaches and materials to meet the needs of pupils.
• Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encouraging pupils to interact effectively with others and to engage in activities.
• Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence.
• Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Attending to the students’personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
Support the curriculum by:
• Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Some preparation of resources to meet the learning activities; maintaining and using these resources and assisting pupils in their use.
• Supporting students to follow and understand instructions.
• Supporting students in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed.
• Supporting students using ICT as directed.
• Preparing equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting students in their use.
Support the College by:
• Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the College.
• Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
• Attending relevant meetings as required.
• Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of college activities as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as may be required.
What the school offers its staff
• Clear Meetings and CPD calendar published at the start of the year- meetings are never added without considered notice.
• Centralised resources and planning - To help with the workload and wellbeing of staff.
• Staff Voice - Through surveys and feedback forms.
• On site parking - Free of charge on both of our sites.
• Gym - Free of charge for all staff wishing to use our on-site gym, containing state-of-the-art equipment. Staff are offered hours to use the gym when students are unable to access.
• Childcare - We offer an on-site nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years (more details can be found on the Nursery Page of our Website,Happy Days.
• Child unwell days- To support families, we offer child unwell days.
• Discounts- Staff can access discounts for local business, they can also apply for a Totum Card and Blue Light Card
• Employee Assist Programme-The College purchases an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), run by an organisation specialising in providing support to the education sector, which provides staff with: access to a 24-hour confidential helpline, counselling for you and your family,financial and legal advice, support for managers.
• Flu Jab Contribution - We contribute towards the cost for all staff not eligible to receive the Flu Jab.
• Bike to Work Scheme - The College offers a cycle to work scheme that is open to all contracted staff. For more information, see Bike to Work.
• Excellent Pension Schemes - For both Teaching and Support Staff.
• Long Service Days - For support staff at 10, 15 and 20 years of service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.
