Pupil Support Assistant (PSA)

About the role:

We are looking to recruit two Pupil Support Assistants for our thriving primary school near the Jewellery Quarter.

Brookfields Primary is 2-form entry, serving pupils in Hockley, Birmingham. You will join us as we continue our journey towards academic and personal excellence. You will be working with SEND children. SEND experience is desirable. You will be required to undertake intimate care responsibilities across school as part of your role.

Key Responsibilities:

To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills and delivery of intervention as appropriate.

• To support the school in the delivery of social and recreational activities in learning beyond the classroom.
• To support the needs of pupils in overcoming barriers to learning over the lunchtime period, including behaviour, active play, social-interaction, teamwork and co-operation.
• To follow and actively promote the Trust’s and the school’s values, policies and procedures including those for safeguarding, health and safety and care of pupils.

You will have the following skills/ experience.

Working with a positive approach with pupils in a Primary setting.

Assisting with the preparation, organisation and delivery of activities across the curriculum for pupils within or outside the classroom, including during educational visits, supporting various aspects of teaching and learning and contributing directly to the raising of standards.

Working with named pupils without direct supervision.

Responding to pupils’ individual needs whether academic, personal, social or emotional.

Giving specific support to pupils with SEND, liaising with the class teacher and SENDCO and contributing to reports and reviews.