Support for Pupils

• Develop knowledge of all pupils socially, emotionally and academically including home circumstances, barriers to learning etc.
• Gain a specific understanding of the learning needs of the pupils to be supported whatever their ability
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities, this may be individuals or groups of any ability within the class
• Aid pupils’ learning, as effectively as possible, both in group situations and independently by, for example:
  • clarifying and explaining instructions;
  • encouraging children to listen to the class teacher and then explain what they are expected to do
  • ensuring the child is able to use equipment and materials provided safely and with precision;
  • assisting in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, social skills, reading, spelling, maths, handwriting/presentation;
  • helping in...