Learning Support Practitioner - Supporting Specific Physical Needs

We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Practitioner to Supporting Specific Physical Needs to join the team here at The Oldham Academy North, working with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

Key Accountabilities: Reporting to the HLTA or SLT link, this post holder will be accountable for

Support for pupils

• Select appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupil(s)
• Assist with the implementation of individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal/Intimate Care programs in line with the specific needs of the pupil(s)
• Feeding over the lunchtime period for individual pupils identified as requiring support in this area. • Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

Support for the teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required.
• Select and use appropriate strategies, as agreed with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

Support for the curriculum

• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities in agreement with the teacher
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

Salary details:

SCP 4 - 6 £16,297 - £16,897 (FTE: £21,189 - £21,968)

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Permanent

What the trust offers in return:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

Our Academy:

The Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 academy in Oldham. We set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors of their community. We continue to be a 'Good' school, whilst leading to excellent student progress and putting us in the top 20% of schools nationally. To find out more about us, please visit: https://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk/

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.