Education Support Worker

JOB PURPOSE

To provide professional 1:1 support and supervision for pupils aged 16+, encouraging their engagement in the learning process and working towards agreed aims and objectives

To plan, deliver and evidence sections of individual learning programmes to pupils

To support vulnerable young people helping to improve their emotional wellbeing raise their aspirations to learn and support them in achieving their potential

JOB DESCRIPTION

To plan, deliver and evidence parts of individual learning programmes 1:1 or in small groups, including undertaking appropriate risk assessment

To maintain an awareness of safeguarding and making this a priority, reporting all concerns promptly

To implement strategies to support pupils with Special Educational Needs to access learning throughout the school day, building rapport and being a trusted adult

To provide specific and targeted support, depending on individual pupil needs, ensuring safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.

To act as keyworker to young people and to ensure young people can access support in their lives, make positive choices, identify and overcome barriers to learning.

To encourage the development of strategies for young people to manage behaviour, anger and frustration.

To create and maintain a purposeful and supportive environment for pupils.

To maintain and keep accurate records as required.

To attend, or produce reports for, multi-agency meetings when needed

To contribute to the paperwork surrounding the pupils, as directed (record keeping, observations, risk assessment, learning and support plans).

To model positive behaviour and encourage children and young people to interact with others in a positive manner

To prepare materials, displays and resources as directed.

To work collaboratively with other staff as a colleague in a team and within the greater On Track community

To undertake training as agreed with the Line Manager or required by On Track

To promote self-esteem and independence

To attend team meetings as required

To be responsible for maintaining safe working practices to fully comply with all safeguarding, risk assessment and Health and Safety guidelines and policy.

To be familiar with, and adhere to On Track policies and procedures

Transport children and young people in your own car which must be insured for business use, operating within the On Track ‘Driving’ and ‘Lone Working’ policies

To maintain confidentiality relating to the pupils, staff and business of On Track