Learning Support Assistant

Academy:                  Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Job Title:                   Learning Support Assistant x 4

​Contract Basis:​          Permanent, Support, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks + 2 weeks. 

Would also consider applications from people wanting to work park time 22.5 hours per week

Salary:                       NJC SP5 – SP6 £19,650 - £20,043 FTE  (pro rata  for part time, term time, subject to cost of living increase)

​Closing Date:            30th June 2022, 12pm

Interview Date:         w/c 11th July 2022

Start date:                ​1st September 2022 or sooner if available

OVERALL OBJECTIVES FOR THE POST:

Working under guidance: implement work programmes for individuals/groups which could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.

KEY DUTIES:

To work with the SENCO/Lead Teacher for Transition to establish an appropriate learning environment.

To work with the Class Teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.

To work with students in a small group, 1:1 or classroom setting as requested the SENCO/ Class Teacher.

To monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.

To use specialist (curricular/learning) skills to support students.

To assist with the development and implementation of learning plans.

To establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within small group sessions 1:1’s and mainstream classroom.

To support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

To encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities.

To promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self-reliance.

To implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student’s responses/needs.

To cover a lesson in an emergency.

To carry out break duties.

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OTHER DUTIES:

● To implement literacy and numeracy programmes and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills.

● To support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

● To determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

● To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

● To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on students achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

● To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the SENCO/Class Teacher contributing to the review of systems/records as requested.

● To undertake marking of students work and accurately record achievement/progress.

● To promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

● To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers, as agreed with the SENCO, within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents as directed.

● To administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests.

● To assist in the induction of new members of staff.

● To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

● To undertake planned supervision of students out of Academy hours.

● To be willing to support lunch/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc. (within employed hours)

● To provide general clerical/administrative support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.

● To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson (within employed hours) e.g. operating AVA equipment i.e. photocopier, laminator, making books, labels, signs, and undertaking practical tasks to maintain a good standard of classroom appearance.

● To attend and participate in regular meetings.

● To participate in training and other learning activities offered by the Academy to further knowledge (within employed hours).

● To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

​Operating at all times within the stated policies and practices of Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the wider Trust.

Abiding by and practicing the Aldridge Education Operating norms:

We are Aldridge Education

The standard is excellence

We champion equality

We’re in the work together

We behave with integrity

We lead by example

We use time well

Equal Opportunities

To know and adhere to the Brighton Aldridge Community equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

​Health and Safety

To take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and any other person(s) who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, in accordance with the Health & Safety legislation.

To co-operate with the Brighton Aldridge Community insofar as is necessary to enable it to comply with its duties under relevant health and safety legislation.

 

Safeguarding of Children Young people and Vulnerable Adults

To be aware of and work in accordance with the Brighton Aldridge Community safeguarding child protection policies and procedures in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures which may be noted during the course of duty.

The post holder will be required to have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and be re-checked every 3 years as per Brighton Aldridge Community ​procedures.