Learning Support Assistant

JOB TITLE: Learning Support Assistant 

GRADE: SCP 5 to 6

RESPONSIBLE TO:     SENCO

Contract : 8:35am to 3pm 4 to 5 days per week. Term Time Only plus INSET days

Job Purpose:

To support SEN students with their development and education by providing care, supervision skills and academic support by utilising a good standard of practical knowledge and skills whilst always promoting student independence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist in the support of students with additional needs, to enable them to access the curriculum as much as possible 

• Implement agreed learning activities adjusting approach to accommodate the students’ needs 

• To complement the Teacher’s delivery of the curriculum

• To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources

• To be proactive in the ascertaining any necessary preparation that needs to be made in advance and action this where time is allocated 

• Receive specific instructions from the SENCO and other professionals, putting their recommendations in to place to benefit our students, including the maintenance of a learning profile folder for all students 

• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children, to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development 

• To monitor individual pupil’s problems, progress, achievements and condition and report these to the designated supervisor as appropriate 

• To assist students to learn as effectively as possible in class, whole school, group, and individual situations 

• Assist students to access the normal routines of the classroom

• To establish a supportive relationship with allocated students 

• To use advice and implement recommendations from a range of professionals including SENCO and outside agencies 

• To encourage the integration of all students into the class

• To help promote and reinforce student confidence and self-esteem

• To help keep students on task and build motivation

• To always promote student independence

• To contribute to SEN reviews and attend any other meeting relevant to the service/student needs 

• Assistance with the physical needs of students as required

• Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and develop student competence and independence in its use 

• Act as a Reader or Scribe during routine tests or examinations

Specific roles:

• Provide 1-1 support for specific named students with a recognised high need

• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the subjects and specifically those areas being taught in lessons 

Other Duties: 

To understand and be prepared to support the ethos of the school by:

• Promoting good relationships with students, parents, colleagues, governors, LA and agency staff and visitors to the school;

• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities 

• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

• To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Health and Safety Policy.

• Completing training in the relevant areas to meet all safeguarding and health and safety standards as advised by Woodrush High School policy.

• Promoting high standards of personal presentation and conduct, including being punctual and using social network media appropriately;

• Being aware of all matters of health and safety related to the working

• A commitment to safeguarding all children

• Confidentiality, respect and understanding

• To supervise whole classes occasionally during the short term absence of teachers as instructed

CPD

• Undertake training where necessary to remain compliant and to ensure ongoing professional development to meet the changing demands of Academy growth.

• Sustain an impressive knowledge of developments in strategy, thinking and practice in their key areas.

• Take responsibility for his/her own professional development by actively engaging with and seeking opportunities for learning and development.

• To update yourself with the latest trends of available software solutions and trends in national expectations of data management.