Learning Support Assistant - Term Time

Ivanhoe College require an LSA to work with students in small groups within a mainstream classroom environment.

The successful candidate will become a member of a large and well respected Learning Support Department. Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities would be an advantage but training will be provided.  

Key responsibilities include: 

Providing agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.

Working under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievements of the desired learning objectives.  

Helping to prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.  

Supporting the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.  

Interacting with and responding positively to children, young people and adults.  

Developing positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team.  

Developing the students’ self-esteem and confidence within learning situations.  

Dealing sympathetically with students’ individual medical needs and/or personal care/hygiene needs.  

Participating, when necessary, in students’ Annual Review of Special Educational Needs.  

The Postholder may be asked to support any student with specific physical disabilities as required.