Role Purpose
To provide flexible classroom and pupil support across primary (or secondary, if applicable) settings, ensuring pupils' learning, safety, and wellbeing are maintained during staff absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering planned lessons and activities
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour in line with school policies
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, where required
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Supervise pupils during lessons, transitions, and breaktimes
• Adapt quickly to different school settings, routines, and year groups
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and provide feedback as required

Person Specification / Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
• A flexible, reliable, and professional approach to work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• EYFS, KS1, or KS2 experience
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3)