Learning Support Assistant Full time FTC

Immediate Start

FTC 1 year

Our School

Falcons Prep – Richmond has the capacity to educate 200 boys from ages 3 – 13, alongside the Co-Ed Nursery, The Nest for children aged 3+. At Falcons we maintain high expectations and place a strong emphasis on acknowledging the positive ways in which the boys conduct themselves and interact with others. Trust, honesty, good manners, a hardworking attitude and respect for the environment and above all, each other, are intrinsic in all that we teach. 

What we can offer you

The opportunity to join a very successful team of committed and highly qualified teachers.A supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is important.

Outstanding facilities and resources to support learning and teaching.

A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team.

An opportunity to develop through an extensive CPD offer, such as a Middle Leadership development programme that includes opportunities to access NPQML and NPQSL.

Opportunity to grow as a teacher and access both Middle and Senior Leadership

A bespoke induction and training programme with built-in support and mentoring.

A strong Staff Wellbeing Programme (bike to work scheme/additional healthcare support/staff events

To be part of Falcons Prep at its most pivotal and exciting time.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, imaginative, driven practitioner to deliver outstanding learning support to children in and out of the classroom. S/he understands school protocols and policies, and is willing to make a full contribution to school life. S/he has a good working knowledge of child protection issues and safeguarding and undertakes the appropriate training, as s/he will liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead on related and highly confidential matters. S/he must be friendly, approachable, discrete and supportive. 

It is a role that requires excellent communication skills and a high level of commitment and enthusiasm. If successful you will not only work to improve and develop the schools existing learning support provision but also help to shape and implement an exciting and inspiring learning development programme as part of the schools Learning Development Team. 

You will be working full time 8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday term time only.

Salary: £20,000 to £22,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Reporting Line Manager: SENDCo

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Support for the child:

To work with the class teacher to foster a warm, caring and friendly environment for the child within the classroom

To carry out delegated tasks set by the class teacher

To provide support for the child, ensuring their safety at all times as well as the ability to access learning activities 

To establish a positive and constructive relationship with the child and interact with them according to individual needs

Assist with the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Use specialist skills to undertake activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of the child

To provide support for the child in a broad range of situations both on and off-site

To encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour and approach to school life

To maintain cordial and informative relationships with the parents. 

In relation to the support of teachers:

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans

Support with the planning of learning activities

Monitor the child’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed by the teacher

Provide detailed and regular feedback to the teacher

In relation to the support for the curriculum:

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes adjusting activities according to the child’s response

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop the child’s competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist the child in its use

In relation to support for the school:

To inform the Head or DSL of any concerns you may have about any individual or group of children.

To liaise with the DSL to ensure the safeguarding and security of all children in your care.

Responsibility for ensuring all staff are adhering to the safeguarding policies of the school.

Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils and adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection procedures and staff guidance at all times reporting any concerns to the DSL or Headteacher as appropriate.

Be aware of Health and Safety requirements, including where to obtain expert advice.

Communicate with the Health and Safety Team any Health and Safety issues regarding the welfare or safety of the pupils or staff.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures in relation to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person

Be aware of and support differences ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop academically and pastorally

Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and values of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities to further knowledge and expertise as required

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on of out of school activities and educational visits

To keep abreast of all policies of the school

In relation to the parents, communication and events:

Co-operate fully with all other members of staff and help promote good working relationships

Build close working relationships with the reception class staff to ensure continuity and progression between year groups

Foster the development and continuation of good parent/teacher relationships

Support the preparation of school reports, reports for educational psychologists, other schools and for any other body/organisation as requested by your line manager

Work such hours as deemed reasonable and necessary to discharge duties effectively, efficiently and conscientiously.

The job description is correct at the time of issue but is subject to change if and when required by the Head.

Application closing date: Monday 12 December 9am

The school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline.

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders:

Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)