Learning Support Assistant
Burlington House School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2020
Job overview
The Moat School is a unique, independent secondary day school in London for children with dyslexia and associated SpLDs.
We are seeking to employ a new Learning Support Assistant for September 2020. If you have initiative, enthusiasm for learning, good educational qualifications and some experience in working with young people, we would like to meet you.
The Moat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Job Description
Learning Support Assistants at The Moat School are assigned to work with a group of 12 (or fewer) pupils who are members of a Form Group. LSAs work with both pastoral and academic staff to enhance and enrich the learning experience of the pupils. The context for this work is varied, encompassing both the classroom and educational experiences beyond the classroom. All LSAs are encouraged and enabled to take part in additional training to become qualified in supporting the needs of learners with SpLDs. Many are graduates looking to enter the teaching profession on leaving The Moat.
The main duties of the Learning Support Assistant are as follows, however the list is subject to regular review:
Working with Pupils
To assist pupils access to curriculum materials
To read, scribe and adapt work to enable access
To support instructions and enhance pupils understanding in the classroom setting
To promote good behaviour
To participate in target setting and monitoring
To creatively support the established learning objectives
To support access arrangements in examinations
To ensure good practice at all times in relation to safeguarding pupils
To attend all morning assemblies
Working with Teachers
To engage in creating materials
To assist in the administration and delivery of lessons
To take a role in pastoral support network
To attend and participate in the registration and administration of your form
Attached documents
About Burlington House School
About Burlington House School
Burlington House School was established in 1998 as a pioneering school to allow children with Dyslexia the opportunity to access an academic education. Focussing on pupil personal development Burlington House School is at the forefront of bespoke education for not only SpLD but also any child who struggles in a traditional classroom. Our expertise in special needs education has provided us with unique insight into how children learn and how to build tailored programmes that help them maximise their potential.
Classes are typically small allowing the time for different learning styles to be tailored to each student. Pupils follow the National Curriculum and study towards their GCSE’s with the idea of moving to further and higher education. Difficulties like Dyslexia are catered for, but are not the main focus. Koen Claeys, Principal says, "Burlington House School is mainstream in structure, specialist in nature’
Throughout its tenure, Burlington House has had numerous accolades for its approach to teaching, including winning the TES Award in 2015 for ‘Most value-added’, and shortlisted for 'Special needs initiative of the Year' 2020 and 'Specialist Provision of the Year' 2022, and shortlisted for 'Prep School of the year' 2023.
Benefits
Burlington House School supports its staff through a variety of programmes including:
-Cycle to work scheme
-Free full eye test & £49 voucher to be used at Specsavers
-Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured which supports staff & immediate family with wellbeing / legal / financial advice, including face to face counselling sessions.
-Opportunity to join a Life Assurance scheme
-Part of a larger education group with opportunities to move internally as well as peer to peer support
-Enhanced family friendly paid leave
-Opportunity to progress and complete job related training, learning & development with access to SpLD and ASD specialist training for all staff
-Free lunch during Term time
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