Learning Support Assistant
Kingsbury High School
Brent
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 3 Point 6 (£23,893 paid pro rata) plus London Weighting Allowance (£2,175)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate Start or September 2024
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2024
Job overview
Main Purpose of Job
- To carry out work, care and/or support programmes for pupils, under the SENCO.
- To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of SEND (E and K coded) pupils and the classroom.
- To deliver an effective level of support, assist in meeting the needs of students with different learning needs as well as English as an additional need.
- Prepare and deliver small group interventions for a group of identified pupils; this may include any targeted interventions as instructed by SENCO/Head of EAL.
- To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend to the personal needs of pupils and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first-aid and welfare matters.
- Supervise and provide support to pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Support pupils to understand instructions, and in respect of local and national learning strategies such as literacy, and numeracy, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, as directed by the teacher, SENCO and/or Head of EAL.
- To liaise with subject teachers in order to become familiar with the SOW and lesson plans and be well prepared to support the pupils with SEND (E and K) and EAL.
- To liaise with Head of EAL, the SENDCO and the subject teachers to support SEND pupils (E and K) and EAL pupils .
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, being aware of and responding appropriately to their individual needs, and encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities with others.
- Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
- Undertake pupil record-keeping as requested by the teacher and the SENDCO.
- Keep a record of targeted intervention classes , including EAL.
- Keep a daily record of in-class support on the relevant school’s software, such as class charts or provision map.
- Contribute to SEND and EAL student passport and IEP (Individual Educational Plan) writing and reviews as requested by the SNEDCO and Head of EAL.
- Maintain awareness of pupil problems, progress and achievements, and report to the SENDCO as agreed and/or appropriate.
- Gather and report information from and/or to parents/carers as directed by the SENDCO.
- Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use, including basic ICT equipment.
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting conflict and incidents in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and school activities as required.
General Responsibilities (common to all support staff job descriptions)
- To undertake general duties, administration and any reasonable task as directed by the Line Manager or Headteacher and to carry out such other tasks as are essential to fulfil the job’s core purpose.
- Participate in training and development activities and programmes, and attend and participate in meetings, as required.
- Assist with first-aid for pupils and staff, including looking after sick pupils and liaising with parents and staff.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Contribute to the school’s commitment to equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop for all pupils.
- Undertake these duties within agreed school objectives, policies and procedures and promote the Schools Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To present a positive impression of the school in all encounters with visitors or on school visits.
- To respond calmly to the challenges of school life.
Attached documents
About Kingsbury High School
KHS is a large and successful 11-18 split site school with a vibrant learning environment and a strong community ethos. Students and staff recently celebrated the release of a glowing inspection report (February 2024) which praises the school for its, “vibrant, inclusive culture”. The report reflects the school’s noticeable development over the last few years, with particular emphasis on high expectations, the strength of relationships between pupils and staff and the exceptional educational experience offered in Sixth Form.
Kingsbury High School has a long history of success. There is a keen understanding of the importance of values and a sense of tradition, encapsulated by our motto, Spectemur Agendo. It dates back to the founding of our predecessor school, the Kingsbury County, in the 1920s, and it is Latin for, “let us be judged by our actions”. As Headteacher I seek to lead the school with this at the heart and ask students to follow the Kingsbury Way: to respect themselves, others and the environment. In November 2022 the school achieved ’Gold’ status on the UN Rights Respecting School Award reflecting our commitment to children and young people.
A great school is a combination of different things. We are equally proud of the many opportunities we provide for our students beyond the curriculum and how we develop students as individuals ready for adult life. Students know our aim is to develop in all of our students the love of learning, intellectual curiosity, skills and qualities of character needed to become successful, happy and engaged members of society. Our key values are: Aspiration; Integrity; Respect; Responsibility and Resilience. Through these, we aim to combine both academic success and the development of the broader aspects of each student’s character.
- Alex Thomas, Headteacher
Our website: https://www.kingsburyhigh.org.uk/
Our X/Twitter feed: @kingsburyhigh
About KHS
Kingsbury High School is located in Brent, one of the most diverse boroughs in England and Wales. It is surrounded by parkland with large playing fields and great local amenities, excellent transport links to enable easy access from central London and fringe areas. There is an upper and lower school; staff and some classes commute between them throughout the day. We recognise our place in the community and are a key part of the partnership, Kingsbury Schools Together with our local primary schools and The Village (special) school.
Our school is truly diverse in its makeup, whilst united as one family working to achieve the best for all our students. At KHS there are higher proportions of students than nationally: with English as an additional language (72%); living in socially deprived households; and disadvantaged (Year 7-11: 27% eligible for the pupil premium, January 2024). The majority of the roll is minority ethnic although there are no groups significantly more represented than others. Boys are in the majority in all year groups. The proportion of families that identify as having a religious faith is significant with over 40% Muslim. Kingsbury has a stable roll of around 360 sixth formers and the majority of its intake is from minority ethnic groups and a significant proportion is LAC/FSM.
Student attainment on entry is below average for all year groups and the Sixth Form. The proportion on the SEN register is relatively low however there are a significant number of ECHPs. Over the last 18 months there has been a significant increase in numbers open to social care.
KHS has an Alternative Resourced Provision (ARP) for students with hearing impairment (currently 3 students) and a developing onsite alternative provision: Article 28. Part of the Lower School site is shared with a local special provision, The Village School.
A high value is placed at the school on ethos and values and Kingsbury High School is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School: Gold (November 2022).
Student Outcomes
Our students gain excellent examination results at 16 years and across the Sixth Form. The percentage of students achieving English and mathematics is above national (for grade 4+ and 5+) and Attainment 8 is above the national average. Progress 8 for 2023 was +0.48 (84th percentile) and disadvantaged students’ P8 was +0.14 (with a narrowed attainment gap compared to 2019).
The A-level ALPs grade has been 1-3 for the last six years and in 2023, 33% of grades were A*-A and 66% A*-B (both above the national average). Our APS was in the top 10% of schools and %AAB in top 5%. For vocational courses, ALPs is grade 4 and 88% of students achieved a Distinction/Distinction* (an increase on 70% in 2022), with 57% gaining a Distinction (APS top 11% schools). Progression to university (including to Oxbridge and medicine) is very strong.
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