Learning Support Assistant

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing. 

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Support for students: 

• provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help for student(s) needs as identified in Individual Education Plans.and as directed by the Deputy SENCO  and SENCOs 

• Support children in class and at social times 

• where directed, act as an escort on and off school premises under the direction and where appropriate, in the presence of the teacher for the purpose of visits or off site educational provision 

• support student(s) access to the curriculum, their learning in particular lessons and their progress towards specific individual targets 

• ensure that teachers are aware of the specific learning needs of identified students 

• support students in working independently in the company of others by providing hover Support 

• To provide one to one support as directed by the Deputy SENCO and SENCOs

• provide information, advice and direction to students about their behaviour within the agreed framework of school policies on discipline and behaviour 

• take appropriate action to identify, analyse and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the immediate working environment 

• To support children who require intimate care including toileting

2. Support for the teacher(s): 

• assist student(s) access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources 

• prepare materials of the quality and quantity specified by the teacher 

• help student(s) to select equipment and materials relevant to their learning tasks and to use these safely and correctly 

• support the maintenance of student records by providing information to the teacher/ Assistant Head in charge of Inclusion and recording, in accordance with school and Faculties policy, the work of student 

• provide praise and encouragement to students to recognise and promote positive student behaviour in accordance with school rewards system and behaviour policies 

• where necessary, correct student behaviour, supporting the teacher in maintaining order and discipline both in the classroom and in the school environment 

• Report uncharacteristic student behaviour patterns and Child Protection concerns about an individual student and incidents of inappropriate behaviour to the class teacher / named Child Protection Officer within the school.

  
  

  If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post before applying please feel free to contact our SEN Faculty on 01708 342293 or by emailing arobinson1@reddencourtcloud.co.uk. 

  As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Spark and Medicash organisations. This includes access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline, physiotherapy, optical support, dental treatment, and access to a counselling service.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

  At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment.  This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part.  We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, disability, religion or belief, age or sex and sexual orientation.”

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.  The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way during the application/interview process.