Learning Support Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Learning Support Assistant  

SEND Faculty

SALARY:  Grade 3 (pro-rota) 

LINE MANAGER:  SENCO

Term time plus 2 INSET days

CORE PURPOSE AND STRATEGIC VISION

• To provide general support in a specific curricula/resource area, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils
• To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals and small groups
• Under an agreed system of supervision: take a role within the school to support the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities 
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans inclusive of Personal Care Programmes & Physiotherapy Plans
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher
• Provide personal care to specific students throughout the school day
• Assist identified students in exam conditions (reading/scribing) as directed by the Head of SEN
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupil’s work
• Use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of activities
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievements, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and ensure health and safety at all times, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
• Provide clerical /administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money and administer coursework etc.
• Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials as required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc
• Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials as required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, KS3, Early Years, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the Teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans / relevant activities and assist pupils in their use
• Monitor and manage stock supplies, cataloguing as required
• Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs
• Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policy
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in development opportunities and other learning activities and professional development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, e.g. clubs, extra curriculum activities.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under supervision of the teacher.
• Create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with parents, governors and the wider community.
• Engage with appropriate training opportunities to promote professional effectiveness in your role and to support the work of the faculty.
• Any additional tasks by agreement with the line manager which are commensurate with the responsibilities and remuneration for this post.

The Dearne ALC Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

January 2019