Language Support Assistant Newcomer Pupils

PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.6. In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentQualifications and ExperienceOption 1:Hold a minimum of a Level 2 (or equivalent)* qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.*Qualification must be at Certificate or Diploma level. Award level is not acceptable.ANDHave a minimum of 6 weeks experience which has been gained either through working in a formal learning environment or through a placement completed as part of your level 2 (or equivalent) qualification.OROption 2:Have a minimum of 12 months experience of working in a formal learning environment.Sifting by Application FormSifting by Application Form and verified at InterviewCore KnowledgeDemonstrate a working knowledge of:Health and safety requirementsDevelopment needs of children and/or young people. Child protection and safeguardingInterview/AssessmentSkillsEvidence of the following skills to support child-centred learning and assist with the management of the learning environment:Effective planning and organising skills.Ability to follow agreed systems and plans.Ability to work as part of teamAbility to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience.Effective and positive communication skills.Interview/AssessmentCore BehavioursAbility to build positive and supportive relationships.EmpathyConfidentialityInterviewSECTION 2 - DESIRABLE CRITERIASome or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of AssessmentQualifications and ExperienceQualificationHold a qualification relevant to delivering English as an Additional Language. ExperienceExperience of working as a Language Support Assistant in a post-primary school.Ability to use digital technologies to assist in learning and the preparation of resources .Sifting by Application FormPOST TITLE: Language Support Assistant Newcomer PupilsRESPONSIBLE TO: The School Principal through the CoordinatorJOB PURPOSE:The person appointed to this position should be a confident innovative and dynamic team member who has relevant expertise and qualities to assist in the development of the above post according to the terms of the agreed Aims and Objectives of the school. It is expected that the person appointed will have highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONIBILITIES:Under the direction and with the support of the school coordinator and other staff: 1. Set up structures and procedures to provide a welcoming environment for newcomer students and to help them settle 2. Gather important information to compile a student profile and disseminate as appropriate 3. Introduce new students to all staff 4. Familiarise newcomer students with procedures and routines 5. Compile relevant information for meetings with parents6. Establish good communication with the home letters phone contacts 7. Support basic language acquisition as directed by the school coordinator 8. Assisting the Co-ordinator in the delivery of support programmes 9. Support curriculum language as specified by subject teachers 10. Monitor the progress of newcomer students and maintain records PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Continue to develop personal and professional expertise to assist in the development or provision for students for whom English is not the first language. This may include relevant in-service training. Attend meetings with key personnel to ensure effective provision for pupils Co-operate as required in the introduction development and operation of any information technology relevant to the post. Carry out the professional duties of a learning support assistant OTHER DUTIES Maintain an orderly safe and welcoming environment for pupils in accordance with the Schools Health and Safety Policy Ensure that all equipment and resources are handled with care maintained according to School policy properly secured and that inventories are accurate and up-to-date Any other tasks or duties within the grade of the post This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) the post-holder is expected to promote good relations equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times. 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