educational games, homework clubs etc- To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits- To provide individual support, as required, during examination sessions- Help pupils with self-care, if or when requiredPlanning- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available- Prepare the classroom for lessons- Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities- Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning- Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities- Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision- With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues- Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques- Whole-school organisation, strategy and development- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the schoolHealth and safety- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy- Be mindful and empathetic towards vulnerable children, preserving their dignity and administering personal care when required- Participate in risk assessments for individual pupils, groups and for activities (indoor & outdoor)- Professional development- Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness- Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school- Take part in the school’s appraisal proceduresPersonal and professional conduct- Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school- Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctualitySafeguarding Children and AdultsSeva Care Group ensures all employees have a responsibility to support the School in its duties by:- Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children.- Being familiar with individual and the School’s requirements under relevant legislation.- Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidance and professional codes.- Reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.- Whilst every effort has been taken to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, certain individual tasks may not be identified.Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake any task of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.