Learning Support Assistant

The post holder will report to the class teacher and SENDCo. We have 3 positions and the post holders will be initially assigned to work with children either in EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Job Description: Learning Support Assistant

You will work as a member of our team to support a child who has additional sensory needs. Under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo, provide support for pupils or individuals who require specialist help to enable access to learning.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1\. To work with a child/groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work, including the implementation of ILPs.

2\. Supervise and provide particular support for pupils with special sensory needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

3\. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records.

4\. Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters.

5\. Establish good relationships with pupils and their parents, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.

6\. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

7\. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.

8\. To occasionally supervise whole classes as required.

9\. To assist with the dispensing of medication in exceptional circumstances with appropriate training and under the supervision of medical staff where necessary.

10\. To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility.

11\. To liaise with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils as required, assisting with the coordinating and planning of programmes of work and to integrate specialist advice and practice into ILPs.

12\. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies.

13\. Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work under the direction of the teacher.

14\. Undertake pupil record keeping and updating records, information and data, producing reports as required.

15\. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior management strategies.

16\. Monitor pupil responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

17\. Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work.

18\. To provide support in all areas of the curriculum and on social occasions for pupils who have been identified as having medical conditions, which disable their full independent access to mainstream school life.

19\. Provide Curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes including those linked to local and national learning strategies, including assessment.

20\. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

21\. Assist in the whole planning cycle, including the development of lesson/work plans and managing and preparing resources.

22\. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/ including those linked to local and national learning strategies, adjusting activities according to pupil responses and particular needs, in order to maximise pupil access to the curriculum within an inclusive setting where appropriate. To record achievement and progress and provide feedback to the teacher.

23\. Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.

24\. Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.

25\. Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.

26\. Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.

27\. Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.

28\. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

29\. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

30\. Attend relevant meetings.

31\. Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required.

32\. To converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

*The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.*

Pay: £26,428\.00\-£26,846\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

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