The Dragon seeks to appoint a Learning Assistant for the Prep who will work in partnership with the class teachers to help each child to progress at a rate that allows him or her to achieve their full potential. This is a full-time role, however applicants who are able to work a minimum of 3.5 days per week will be considered.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:                                            

·       To support pupils to learn effectively with increasing independence in a variety of settings.

·       To liaise with the class teachers and Learning Support team on all aspects of pupils’ needs.

·       To liaise with external professionals to meet the pupils’ individual needs.

·       To liaise with parents about day-to-day activities.

• To lead planned group work and deliver small group intervention under the guidance of a teacher.

·       To establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the child and respond appropriately to their individual needs.

·       To take part in the school duties and activities.

• To support teachers with educational visits.

Assessment, Records and Reports

• To help the teachers assess and keep records of each child’s academic progress both through personal records and those set out in the school policy, being proactive in informing the teacher of any particular concerns.
• To follow school policies in relation to communication with parents and children, both orally and in the school planners.
• To help keep records of any significant social and emotional developments.

Activities

• To support the Prep community by attending Assemblies.
• To contribute to all school occasions such as Harvest, Christmas, Open Days and Sports Days etc.
• To take an active part in making high quality displays throughout the school.
• To be part of the weekly school duty rota.
• To be willing to contribute fully to games/ PE and swimming at Prep.

Meetings and Further Professional Development

• To attend weekly staff meetings and be present at meetings at the beginning and end of term.
• To participate in INSET convened to review and improve teaching methods and programmes of work.
• To attend courses which are relevant to further professional development.
• To meet with colleagues to review professional development.

Discipline, Health and Safety

• At all times to have regard for the safety of everyone at Prep.
• To respond to fire regulations and health & safety policies as drawn up by the school.
• To maintain good order in the class and, along with all members of the Prep community, promote the school values of Kindness, Courage and Respect.
• To undertake a general course in First Aid and liaise with First Aid Officers when necessary.

Administration

• To supervise the playground, crossing and lunches according to an agreed rota.
• To cover for absent staff as necessary.
• To work closely with any other persons in the classroom.           
• To be familiar with all Dragon policy documents.