Inclusion Support Assistant

We are a 3 -form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team.
We have high expectations and a school -wide commitment to improve children's learning
& staff expertise, and professional development.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic person to join our amazing staff team. Our
staff work extremely well together to support and look after each other and simply want
the very best from every child. Happiness and wellbeing for both children and staff are at
the very core of our work, whilst having high expectations and a passion & desire to
improve.

Our staff team have a huge amount of knowledge and expertise and by working at our
school, you will work with and learn from, such experienced, capable and knowledgeable
staff, who are only too happy to support you with your own development. Reflection and
improvement is part of our normal practice and we are continually looking to see how we
can improve and optimise our provision in order to support teaching staff and children to
thrive and to achieve their very best., To work under the direct instruction of the SEMH Inclusion co -ordinator and the Inclusion lead.

To work with teachers as part of a professional Inclusion team to support teaching and learning for
SEND pupils. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome
barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning
difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. This role will
include working with children with demanding behavioural needs.

The role holder will be required to have developed communication skills used for working with
external agencies.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

A) Support for Children

• Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning


• Establish good relationships with children, encourage good behaviour, acting as a role model

and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children, encouraging pupils to act towards each

other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.

• Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher


• Encourage children to act independently as appropriate


• Provide first aid (at an appropriate level for the first aid certification held), pastoral care and

assistance for children who are upset, ill, injured or require hygiene related care in order to
minimise distress.

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction

and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to
suit the needs of allocated pupils with SEND

• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care

professional

• Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual learning plans, risk

assessments and Inclusion plans for pupils, including attendance at, and contribution to,
reviews

• Attend to pupils' personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as

help with social, welfare and health matters.

• Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to

resolve complex, difficult or very challenging issues

• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the

classroom, playground and dining areas

• Work with pupils not working to normal timetable


b) Support for the Teacher

• Be aware of individual children and their individual needs, progress and achievements and

report to the teacher as agreed

• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with

establised policy and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour

• Gather and report information from and to parents/carers as directed


• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as

required

• Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with

the teacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher

• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities, c) Support for the Curriculum


• Support children to understand instructions


• Support children in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy,

early years, as directed by the teacher

• Support children in using basic ICT as directed


• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist children in

their use

d) Support for the School

• Maintain a professional approach at all times and be aware of and comply with policies and

procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data
protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities

to learn and develop

• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, aims and developments of the school


• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals


• Attend relevant meetings as required


• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


• Assist with the supervision of children out of lesson times, including before and after school

and at breaktimes

• Accompany teaching staff and children on visits, trips and out of school activities as required


• Establish and maintain relationships with families and carers and other adults, e.g. speech

therapists

• Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of complex personal and learning

aides and equipment

• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities


• Support the development/oversee the work of other support staff, There will be other duties and requirements associated with this post and, in addition, as a term of

this employment the post holder may be required to undertake various other duties as may
reasonably be required without changing the general character of the duties or the level of
responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the
grading of the post

We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated Inclusion Support Assistant to work within
this friendly and supportive school. You will ideally already have some experience of working with
children with special educational needs.
We are a 3 -form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have
high expectations and a school -wide commitment to improve children's learning & staff expertise,
and professional development.
The role will involve providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome
barriers to leaning such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties
and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. This role will include
working with children with demanding behavioural needs.

As a member of our team we can offer you: -

• A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.


• Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.


• A forward -looking school with high aspirations and standards.


• Excellent professional support , training and development opportunities.


The successful applicant will be someone who will:

• Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the

very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed.

• Is very well-organised and efficient.


• Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague.


• Participate and contribute fully to our staff team.


• Strive to attain high standards of self and others.


• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and be able to establish excellent relationships with

children, staff and parents., Experience & Qualifications Essential Desirable
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant

NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant or Higher Qualification

English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent Grade C or
above

Experience of working in educational setting
HLTA or other educational qualification
Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding
requirements in schools
Skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good oral communication skills
Good ICT skills


Attributes
Have a passion and desire to want the best for all
children, as well as a belief that all children can succeed.
Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic, professional
and supportive colleague.
Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own
practice, whilst being open to advice, feedback and
guidance from colleagues.

Demonstrate excellent emotional intelligence and be able
to establish excellent professional relationships with
children, staff and parents.

Patient, calm and friendly manner.

Good organisational skills, be able to work efficiently and
to meet deadlines.

Respect for confidentiality

Rustington Community Primary School
Rustington School is committed to learning for all and has developed the
concept of The Rustington River of Learning - a learning journey that

connects all of the learning for children, staff, governors and parents.


We are a large primary with 3 forms of entry and 630 pupils in total; part of the

Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Littlehampton locality group of schools, sharing in

collaborative learning developments across the area.


The partnership between staff, governors and the Schoolsworks Academy Trust has grown

significantly over recent times and changes to the leadership structure have given
opportunities for staff to develop leadership roles within the school. In September 2019 the

school was rated 'good' by HMI. We are moving forward and we want open -minded,

ambitious and energetic staff to join us on this journey., Schoolsworks Academy Trust is a growing multi -academy trust based in Littlehampton,
currently managing nine schools along the West Sussex coast : -


• Downsbrook Primary School


• East Preston Junior School


• Edward Bryant School


• Hawthorns Primary School


• Medmerry Primary School


• River Beach Primary School


• Rose Green Junior School


• Rustington Primary School


• Whytemead Primary School


We educate over 3500 pupils and employ over 480 brilliant staff.

In creating Schoolsworks, our aim has been to create a partnership of schools that work together
to ensure all our schools deliver a high -quality education to our young people.
Our school leaders collaborate closely, combining their skills and knowledge to tackle challenges
and find solutions. Sharing what works well and jointly developing good practice makes our
schools stronger and more effective.

We have an excellent shared services team which supports our schools with school improvement,
finance, HR, premises and legal issues. This enables school leaders to focus more on developing
teaching and learning in their own schools.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30.85 hours per week over 5 days, 8.30am to 3.10pm
Salary: NJC Grade 4 to Grade 6, SCP 5 - 12, £23500 - £26,421 p.a.pro rata
Depending on experience and qualifications - Training will be provided, This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and
offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.