Keyworker

A fantastic opportunity to join an enthusiastic, hardworking team of dedicated individuals providing the best support and education for our pupils.

We are looking for an energetic person who has a passion for working with children with learning difficulties, to manage and tutor pupils who have varied learning difficulties including ASD and ADHD.

Job Description

Relationships

The post-holder is responsible to the Principal for his/her tutoring, management duties and responsibilities.

Key Tasks

• to ensure that resources are in place for any activities to be undertaken the following day;
• to deliver, at the appropriate level, learning programmes as instructed by the appropriate teacher/therapist;
• to provide a written report, on the appropriate form, of any incident regarding any allocated pupil's safety;
• to be familiar with all aspects of the allocated pupils curriculum;
• to liaise closely with the appropriate teacher/therapist, and other staff, regarding all aspects of the allocated pupil;
• to familiarise, and follow, any behaviour plans in place for the allocated pupil;
• to provide a written record, as instructed by the appropriate teacher/therapist, details required by any behaviour plans in place;
• to follow the instructions given by the appropriate teacher/therapist as regards any learning programmes in place for the allocated pupil for the time the pupil is in school;
• to meet daily with the appropriate teacher/therapist for allocated pupil to ensure clarity regarding the planned daily tasks;
• to record, as instructed by the appropriate teacher/therapist, the academic, social, behavioural and emotional progress of pupils;
• to supervise pupils, as instructed, during lunch and break times on a rota basis;
• to be actively involved with the pupils during 'club time' as instructed by the appropriate teacher/therapist;
• to liaise with parents by completing, as instructed by the appropriate teacher/therapist, the allocated pupil's home/school book;
• to initiate meetings, when applicable, regarding any concerns over any pupil at PHS;
• to prepare for, attend and actively participate in meetings as instructed by the appropriate teacher/therapist;
• to act as an advocate, when requested, for the allocated pupil at any meeting concerning them;
• to acquire, retain and present any appropriate evidence at any meeting regarding pupils at PHS;
• The post-holder will be required to undertake relevant personal development to keep abreast of developments that could affect the allocated pupil;
• to keep up to date with developments in all aspects of the curriculum of the allocated pupil;
• to continuously develop knowledge of autistic spectrum disorders including the effect upon individuals and families;
• to be familiar with all current policies and procedures in place at PHS;
• to actively participate in staff meetings;
• to undertake additional tasks as reasonably directed by the Management Committee.

Particular Responsibilities

The particular responsibilities attaching to the post of Keyworker are as follows:

• to be mindful at all times that pupils at PHS are kept safe from any form of harm;
• to follow the instructions given by the appropriate teacher/therapist as regards any learning programmes in place
• to maintain discipline in accordance with the rules, behaviour and disciplinary systems of PHS;
• to contribute to meetings and discussions necessary to enhance the work of PHS as a whole;
• to promote equal opportunities within PHS and to seek to ensure the implementation of PHS's equal opportunities policy.
• to maintain the security and well being of all pupils at all times;
• to at all times adhere to, and ensure, wherever possible and practical, adherence to the policies and procedures of PHS.

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