1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

LONDON – BALHAM/CLAPHAM

The White House Prep School

24 Thornton Rd London SW12 0LF

020 8674 9514

https://whitehouseschool.com/

ASAP

The White House Prep School is an Independent Co-Educational school from 3 - 11 years committed to high academic standards and a broad and balanced curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and helpful LSA to work 1:1 with a child and to join our well established and successful school.

The successful candidate will need to be a confident and a caring professional, able to form excellent relationships with parents, pupils and colleagues.

Salary scale: From £1700 per month

Full-time - 7.5 hrs per day

Fixed term/permanent – Fixed term (Two terms, but possibility to be increased subject to additional needs of the school).

Responsible to: Headteacher/SENCo

Purpose of the job

- To work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff.

- To be responsible for learning activities within the overall teaching plan.

- To contribute to the promotion and development of an integrated, inclusive education that offers high quality experiences for children with speech and language, sensory and physical needs.

Main duties

- Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCo and teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ individual targets.

- Work closely and build a relationship with the child, their family and other professionals to develop a thorough understanding of the child’s individual needs..

- Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities.

-  Provide feedback to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.

- Create and differentiate supportive learning materials under the direction of the teacher.

- Support the child in building and maintaining relationships with peers to support social and emotional well-being, feeding back to the teacher as appropriate.

- Use a range of methods to help the child understand what is required in the classroom to develop both independent and group learning.

- Help the child to access and engage with the whole class teaching and learning.

-  Liaise with outside agencies (such as Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists), with the support of the SENCO, and implement suggested strategies in class.

- Disseminate information provided by specialist teachers and outside agencies, to other teaching staff, supported by the SENCO, as appropriate.

- Ensure that all members of staff are familiar with the child’s needs and most effective support strategies within the classroom.

- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters.

- Assist with the planning and delivery of learning plans (or other pupil-specific plans) including Education and Health Care Plans.

- Monitor and evaluate pupils’ progress and maintain pupil records.

- Use specialist knowledge or experience to support pupils’ learning.

- Assist with the planning and delivery of individual development plans (or other pupil-specific

plans).

- Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom environment to enable the child to fully access the curriculum.

- Identify and implement strategies to encourage independence across all areas of school life.

- Support the child on school trips and outings.

- Attend meetings in school and with other professionals as necessary.

- Identify and use the appropriate ICT and other assistive software to support the child.

- Offer support and regular feedback to the family.

- Fulfill a range of administrative and other duties associated with the post, e.g. record keeping.

Key Skills and Knowledge

- Has experience of working with children as a Learning Support Assistant or similar.

- Has knowledge of a range of different special education needs such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech and Language, Dyscalculia etc.

- Has a good understanding of safeguarding practices and a commitment to ensuring best outcomes for all children.

Personal Competencies & Qualities

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Calm, patient and empathetic.

- Creative and imaginative in their approach.

- Organised with good administration skills.

Safeguarding and equality

- The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At all times, the member of staff will:

- Help to safeguard all children’s wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching profession.

- Help to provide a safe environment in which all children can learn.

- Help to identify children who may be in need of extra support or who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.

- Promptly raise any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and work with other services as needed.

- Attend the relevant child safeguarding training.

Review of duties

The specific duties attached to any individual are subject to annual review and may, after discussion with the Principals/Headteacher, be changed.

Closing date for Applications: Friday 30th January

*Applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. 

The White House Prep School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other relevant employment checks.

Please review our Safeguarding Policy 

Please review our Safer Recruitment Policy 

Please review our Equal Opportunities Policy 

Policies must be reviewed as per the attached.