Learning Support Assistant

We are currently looking for a full time Learning Support Assistant.

Within the role you will be able to:

Support teaching and learning at the GPUTC in order to raise the standard of students’ achievements, particularly in literacy and numeracy. 

Work with individuals and small groups of students, inside and outside of the classroom and during catch up programmes. 

Make appropriate arrangements within the classroom for students with additional needs.

Your core duties will involve:

• Working with individual students and groups of students, as directed by the class teacher, using a range of strategies to support their learning.
• Establishing constructive relationships with students and interact with them in a professional way, according to individual needs. 
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all members of the school community.
• Encourage students to interact with others in a positive way and to engage constructively in activities. 
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. 
• Support pastoral staff building relationships with families of SEND students.
• Contribute to records of students’ progress and achievements, as agreed with the class teacher and SENDCO. 
• Provide feedback on students’ use of classroom adaptations and access arrangements. 

Our team of Learning Support Assistants also may be asked to assist Teachers including:

• Contributing to the class teacher’s planning for individuals on the SEND list. 
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Providing practical support for class teachers in maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for learning. 
• Helping to track the performance of students with additional needs, providing feedback about these students and contributing to whole school tracking, planning and intervention for SEND students. 
• Promoting good conduct amongst students, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own behaviour. 
• Establishing and maintain constructive relationships with parents/carers by supporting their role in students' learning, providing constructive feedback on students' progress and achievements and facilitating their support for students' attendance. 
• Attending formal meetings during contracted hours to discuss students’ progress with parents and other professionals as part of the relevant staff group. 
• Administering routine tests and invigilate exams for students with additional needs. 

For further information about the role, please download a job description below.

Closing date for this role: 9am, 25th September 2023

Interviews: week commencing 25th September 2023