1:1 Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 Support TA KS1

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – 1:1 Support TA KS1 

Job Purpose: To provide 1:1 support to a specific pupil in the School environment, ensuring the educational, social and emotional needs of the pupils are met 

Reporting Line: Head of Learning Support (SENCO) 

Secondary Reporting Line: Head of the Boys’ Preparatory School  

Start date: As soon as possible  

Tenure: Part-time, Temporary (throughout the pupil’s tenure at the school) 

20 hours per week (8.30am to 12.30pm), Monday to Friday, 36 weeks of the year 

This role will involve working 1:1 with a pupil in Year 2 with additional needs at Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO. This will involve liaising with Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), implementing a sensory diet throughout the school day and providing support to develop his social and emotional skills. 

Interviews are to be held on an ad hoc basis, so please submit your applications early.

Final deadline for applications: 8:00am, Wednesday 19 April 2023

Key Responsibilities: 

• To attend to the day to day needs of the pupil, inside and outside the classroom, by: 
• Provision of emotional and social support 
• Promoting effective pastoral care, under guidance, and liaising with colleagues to provide accurate records to provide the basis for home/school liaison and contacts with other agencies 
• Reporting concerns about the pupil’s ability to access the lessons, identifying solutions, to the teacher  
• Assisting educational and therapeutic professionals in their delivery of specialist support programmes 
• Assisting with the assessment by the teacher of the individual pupil’s development through observation, creation and retrieval of records, discussion with colleagues and teachers 
• To provide direct support for the learning of an individual pupil in order to to achieve defined targets in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and in-class plans through: 
• Activities, interventions, differentiation, empathetic and sympathetic listening, direct guidance and the provision of appropriate positive feedback  
• Supporting the emotional and educational development of the pupil 
• Understanding that the pupil needs support, but also enable independence where possible 
• To provide classroom support by: 
• Having high expectations and ambitions for the pupil 
• Following work plans approved by the teaching staff 
• Working closely with the teachers and SENCO to ensure a consistent approach to using strategies, differentiating work and reporting on outcomes 
• Reporting concerns about progress, identifying solutions, to the teacher  
• Promoting social, emotional and behavioural standards  
• Working closely with parents to ensure a consistent provision at home and at School  
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, therapists and other professionals 
• To build and maintain successful relationships with all pupils, treat them with respect and consideration and demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour that is expected from the pupils  
• To respect pupils’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds and be committed to raising their educational achievement 
• To maintain and develop knowledge of ICT and use to help advance pupils’ learning 
• To maintain and develop understanding of own specialist area to support pupils’ learning, and contribute effectively and with confidence to the classes in which one is involved 
• To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning 
• To manage challenging behaviour under the supervision of classroom teachers and support the School’s behaviour policy and practice  
• To attend meetings as required 
• To undertake relevant training and development, as required and effectively use learned skills to benefit pupils  

 Person Specification 

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile: 

Qualifications and Experience 

• GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) is essential 
• Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy  
• Experience of supporting children who have additional needs. This may include supporting children with EHC plans  
• Experience of working with children or young people in a paid/unpaid capacity.    

Knowledge and Skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong organizational, administrative and ICT skills  
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues 
• Knowledge & understanding of behaviour management strategies 
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality of sensitive information 
• Familiarity with the needs of pupils with learning differences would be an advantage, including: 
• ASD  
• Social, Communication difficulties 
• Sensory Processing Issues  
• Anxiety 
• Attention difficulties 
• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 (2014) 

Personal Qualities and Attitudes 

• Patient, empathetic and enthusiastic 
• Sensitivity to the needs of others 
• Ability to use own initiative  
• Evidence of being able to work effectively within a team 
• High levels of personal and professional integrity 
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality 
• Positive rapport with pupils and personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents 
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail  

Please see the attached document for the full Job Description and Person Specification

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3038142?cid=1567

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.