Learning Support Assistant

Collingwood School is currently looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join their team of support staff. The role will be to support a pupil in year 4 for 25 hours per week Monday to Friday. This is a term time only role, funded by the local authority to provide one to one support. 

Collingwood School is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years – 11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. We offer an individually focused education to all of our pupils in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. We are a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offer small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child.

The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepares pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+.

As a Learning support assistant your main role is to provide one to one support for a child with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties (as set out in EHCP). The LSA will ensure that the child can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.

Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. You will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will;

·        Provide learning support for pupils in class or in 1:1 situations

·        Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the children and seek advice from the SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required

·        Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc.

·        Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the SENCo, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies

·        Organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school environment

·        Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to pupils

·        Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them

·        Attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs

We welcome applications form those who have experience of working with children or those looking for a career in school support. The following skills and attributes would be desirable however training would be provided;

·        Have GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.

·        Have training in aspects of SEN, i.e. autism

·        Have experience of working with children with special educational needs in a school setting

·        Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils

·        Have an interest in how children learn and behave

·        Be able to provide appropriate role models of behaviour both in the classroom and around school.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to make a real difference and play a key role in the life of our students.

We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. Due to the nature of the needs interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date.

Please apply for this position ASAP as we wish to appoint ASAP in time for the role to start in October. For more information please contact Tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk or call 07706 323847.

Collingwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).