Learning Support Assistant

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join us at our friendly Pre-Prep in Chiswick. The role is part time, 25 hours per week. The position is due to start in September 2022. 

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only. 

The role is on a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

1. Support for the child

• To work with the class teacher to foster a warm, caring and friendly environment for the child within the classroom
• To work with the class teacher in preparing work for the child
• To carry out delegated tasks set by the class teacher
• To provide support for the child, ensuring their safety at all times as well as the ability to access learning activities  
• To establish a positive and constructive relationship with the childand interact with them according to individual needs 
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to the childin relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher 
• To help ensure that the child makesthe maximum amount of progress possible in each lesson 
• Use specialist skills to undertake activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of the child
• To provide support for the childin a broad range of situations both on and off-site 
• To encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour and approach to school life
• To maintain cordial and informative relationships with the parents. 

2. Support for the teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans
• Support with the planning of learning activities
• Monitor the child’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed by the teacher
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to the teacher
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to the parents in conjunction with the class teacher
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with incidents inline with established policy and encourage the child to take responsibility for his own conduct 

3. Support for the curriculum

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes adjusting activities according to the child’s response
• Undertake literacy and numeracy programmes of learning, recording achievement and progress as well as feeding back to the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop the child’s competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist the child in its use 

4. Support for the school

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures in relation to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
• To comply with all legal requirements such as register of attendance and Health and Safety regulations
• Be aware of and support differences ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop academically and pastorally
• Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and values of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities to further knowledge and expertise as required 
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on of out of school activities and educational visits
• To keep abreast of all policies of the school

Suitable candidates will be: 

Essential

• Educated to at least A level or equivalent  
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check  
• Experienced working with children in EYFS and KS1  
• Experience and commitment to working with parents and carers.  
• Supporting and extending children’s holistic development through a stimulating and challenging environment both inside and out.  
• Ability to assess priorities   
• Ability to work in a team  
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with young children  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral  
• Recognising and respond to individual children’s needs,  routines, interests an development  
• Literay  skills appropriate to the age range  
• Ability in managing children’s behaviour and the setting of clear boundaries with the class teacher  
• Ability to take initiative and to be flexible  
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions as and when the need arises  
• Understanding of the developmental and learning needs of young children, particularly within the EYFS  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to this age range  
• Knowledge of Early Learning Goals and Every Child Matters document  
• Awareness of safeguarding issues.  
• Motivation to work with children and young people  
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people  
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours  
• Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline  
• Sense of humour   
• Good presentation and hygiene  
• Must have good attendance record  

Desirable 

• Qualification for working with children who have Special Educational needs 
• Additional training/qualifications to enhance performance in the EYFS 
• Experienced in contributing to planning and record keeping in   
• Experience of working in an educational establishment(school) 
• Competent in ICT  
• Additional skills such as art/craft/music 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum 
• Ability to work under pressure 

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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