Learning Support Assistant (Term time only)

37 Weeks per year - Term time only

Position Summary: Learning Support Assistant

The position reports to the SENDCo. 

We are seeking to appoint to this post as soon as possible.  The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants under the leadership of our SENDCo.  Full training will be given.

Job Description

Full time hours in the range of 5 days a week 8.30am – 3.00pm, 30 hours a week.  (There will be an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes per day).  Term time only, 37 weeks per year.

Salary

BR4 (full time range £24,435 - £24,608) Actual salary £16,635.90 pro rata per annum dependent upon skills and experience.  The annualised salary is paid in 12 monthly instalments.

To work with and support members of the teaching staff in ensuring that named students with Special Educational Needs and groups of students who require additional support receive the highest possible standards of care and education, ensuring that they are safe, secure and successful.

Duties

·         Support the teacher in ensuring specific students/groups of students are able to access the planned curriculum.

·         Participate in the planning process concerned with delivery of areas of the curriculum.

·         Assist in the carrying out of a modified curriculum and/or preparation of adapted material.

·         Assist students with their language, literacy, numeracy motor skills or behavioural programme as appropriate.

·         Monitor and supervise a group of pupils during the daily homework club.

·         When appropriate encourage students to work independently and facilitate them remaining on task and focussed.

·         Where appropriate, write work on behalf of a student.

·         Provide general care and welfare and assist in maintaining a safe environment.

·         Evaluate students’ learning and verbally feedback to the class teacher.

·         Support and follow the school sanction and praise policy.

·         When requested, assist with the compilation of reports for use at assessment meetings with other professionals.

·         Take part in meetings and discussions on specified students as required.

·         Attend appropriate INSET on days when timetabled to be in school.

·         Attend external training as appropriate.

·         Undertake any other duties or training as required by the Headteacher, Head of Department and Assistant Headteacher (or their representatives) commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

Person Specification

We are looking for the following qualities in the successful applicant:

·         Good academic qualifications

·         Strong organisation, administrative and communication skills

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with young people

·         A flexible approach and willingness to go the extra mile

·         Commitment and reliability

·         Patience