Full Time SEN Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a qualified and experienced, highly motivated one to one Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil who has an EHC Plan. 

Main Functions: To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil to whom you are assigned, to enable him/her to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks appropriate to pupil's needs 
• Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
• Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, SENDCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENDCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil

• To establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned
• To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEND, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
• Monitor the pupil's response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil's efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem.
• To mark the pupil’s work under the direction of the class teacher
• To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom
• To provide regular feedback on the pupil's learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENDCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
• Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
• Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques
• To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
• Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information
• To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
• To contribute towards reviews of the pupil's progress as appropriate
• To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment
• To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties
• To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs, etc.
• To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits
• To carry out the above duties in accordance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Pattison is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks.