Learning Support Assistant

1 month ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom Westholme School Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Post**:Learning Support Assistant

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £11.33 per hour

**Hours**: 18 Hours per week

**Reporting to**:SENCO Lead

**Start Date**: 1 September 2023

Role Summary:

- To work collaboratively with teaching staff in meeting the personal, social and curriculum needs of a pupil with an EHCP.
- Assist with the differentiated delivery of the curriculum and to provide feedback on progress to the teaching staff and SENCO.
- To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
- To establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area (supporting during exams; some co-curricular lunchtime activities or going on school trips etc).

Support for pupils
- Under the clear guidance of the teaching staff, assist in the implementation of structured learning activities and to assist individuals/groups of pupils to complete tasks.
- To set high expectations for pupils, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
- To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of the pupils.
- To assist in the development and implementation of pupil’s individual targets and their monitoring and review.
- To monitor and record pupil progress on a regular basis and to assist with the recording of progress.
- To promote pupils’ independence.
- Establish a constructive relationship with staff and pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
- To promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.

Support for teachers
- Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with school policy.
- To assist in the monitoring and recording of individual pupils’ progress and to report on pupils needs, achievements and concerns.
- Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed
- To provide objective and accurate feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress and challenges
- To assist in the production of learning resources.
- Administer routine tests and assist in the invigilation of exams e.g. reader, scribe

Assist in the supervision of children on trips/visits.
Support for the school
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the team and the School.
- Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection and reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
- To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time.
- To work as part of a team and support the role of other people in the team and to establish constructive relationships with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.

Personal Qualities
- Liaising and communicating effectively with stakeholders in the School (including students, colleagues, line manager, parents and governors).
- Remain respectful towards your colleagues.
- Observe that we are all placed to set an example to those around us.
- Seeking line manager support where necessary and appropriate.
- Reflecting on the effectiveness of professional relationships and identifying where improvements can be made.

Staff Code of conduct
- Lateness or absences to be reported as soon as possible to HR and your line manager.
- Staff to behave in a courteous and respectful manner to colleagues and visitors to the School.
- Staff lanyards are to be worn at all times in accordance with the school safeguarding policy.
- Telephone calls and verbal conversations are to be held in a respectful tone.

**Person Specification**

**Learning Support Assistant**

Requirement (based on the job description) Essential (E) or desirable (D)

**Qualifications**

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post - E

A good standard of education including English and Maths - E

**Experience/Knowledge/skills/abilities**

Experience of working with young people on a relevant setting - E

Experience of supporting pupils with speech, language, and communication needs - D

Experience of supporting pupils with ASD - D

Experience of supporting individuals and groups - D

Ability to relate well to young people - E

Good communication skills - E

Ability to supervise and assist pupils - E

Good time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks - E

Ability to make

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