Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas.
• Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school.
• Acquaint oneself with support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use.
• Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children.
• Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement.
• Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher.
• Meet the physical and/or hygiene needs of pupils as required.
• Act as a support worker for children with emotional and behavioural difficu...