Job Overview

Grainville School is delighted to be the first school in Jersey to create an on-site Alternative Provision for Key Stage 3 pupils. Led by a highly experienced Alternative Curriculum Manager, academic lessons and therapeutic sessions are delivered by excellent teachers in a nurturing environment. It is a bespoke experience for small groups of our younger students, with the aim of setting them up to be successful and to thrive when returning to mainstream lessons. The Alternative Curriculum TA is a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to work with exceptional staff and to make a significant difference to children's lives.

For further information, please contact Lilly Houston on l.houston@grainville.sch.je

Job Purpose

To provide the teaching staff with appropriate support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of education programmes to enable access to learning of students and to assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom.

To provide support to students with SEMH through 1:1 support and small group work. To assist in the assessment of the students individual needs and to support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of student’s emotional wellbeing.

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

• Ensure that a proactive role is undertaken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders connected with the school

• Supervise and provide particular support for students with SEMH, in a classroom, 1:1 or small group setting and on offsite activities and to adapt this support in response to individual needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities in line with the curriculum.

• Implement agreed work programmes/practical lessons under the guidance of the teacher whenapplicable. Give feedback to the team on the progress and behaviour of the individual group or pupil within the special needs area.  Observe and monitor the development of specific students, recording appropriately and applying this knowledge to future planning.

• Complete daily logs regarding student behaviour and progress

• Accompany teaching staff on visits, trips and out of school activities where appropriate

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

• Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, if necessary.

• Provide clerical/administrative support when required to.

• Ensure school policies and procedures are adhered to

• Contribute towards the review and evaluation of individual student progress over time

• Support and develop partnerships with parents, liaising with them, with the support of the teacher, to ensure consistency in approach for the students.

• Complete such other related duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be allocated, as need arises, by the Headteacher.

• Complete such administrative tasks as may reasonably be allocated by the Senior Leadsership Team

• Carry out duties in relation to statutory processes involving students and families

Qualifications

Numeracy/literacy skills to a minimum of level 2 standard

Training in at least one relevant strategy eg literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. MAYBO, SEN etc

Knowledge

Demonstrate flexibility, a nurturing ethos and understanding of students with SEMH needs

Be enthusiastic and committed to raising standards of attainment for all students

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Have good organisational skills to ensure a positive learning environment

Have good recording, assessment, ICT and report writing skills

Have good interpersonal skills to work with students, teaching and non- teaching staff along with parents/carers and supporting agencies

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Technical Work Based Skills

Excellent time management and Organisational skills

Ability to support different programmes for students with SEMH needs - (such as emotional and social literacy – self-awareness, self- management, social awareness, relationship management, positive communication, conflict resolution, motivation)

Ability to maintain accurate records of planning and student attainment and progress

Can use ICT skills to support learning

Excellent communication skills both written and oral to liaise with all stakeholders

Contribute to team meetings on a weekly basis

General skills / attributes

The post holder will be expected to;

• attend and contribute to meetings in order to assist good communications and sound decision making

• be a strong team member

• have high standards of professionalism, enthusiasm, resilience and empathy

• proven resilience in the face of challenging and ever evolving environments and the ability to remain effective and professional throughout

Experience

Working with or caring for children of relevant age

2 years experience in working with students ideally students with SEMH challenges

Relationship building with students, parents, families and other stakeholders