Specialist 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom The Sigma Trust Full time

**PAXMAN ACADEMY**

**SPECIALIST 1:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT**

**Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 6, Points 12-17**

**Actual Salary from: £18,405 to £20,170**

**Start Date: As soon as possible**

**Term of Contract**: Permanent (Conditional to the Year 8 child staying at Paxman Academy and\or the EHCP continuing. Should either of these conditions change then the post will cease)

**The Role**

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated learning support assistant to join our team and provide 1:1 support for a student with a range of learning, social communication and medical needs (type 1 diabetes).

The SEN Learning Support Assistant’s (LSA) main role is to provide support for a named student with an Educational Health Care Plan. The LSA will ensure that this student is fully integrated into all aspects of school life and is making strong progress. Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the student’s individual learning and social communication needs. The SEN 1:1 LSA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the Students One Plan and EHCP outcomes in liaison with the SENCO.

**This post is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days).**

**Some of your key responsibilities will include**:

- Implementing the Individual Health Plan (IHP) as regards the student’s Type1 diabetes management carrying out regular monitoring and following guidance for intervention when required.
- Developing knowledge of the particular learning needs of the child and seeking advice from SENCO and outside agencies as required.
- Providing learning support for the student in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.
- Aiding access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and providing modified resources as suggested and advised by the SENCO, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or any other outside agencies.
- Motivating and encouraging the student to access all learning opportunities providing positive reinforcement.

**We're looking for you if you have**:

- Successful recent experience of working with children in a learning environment
- A good standard of education (ideally NVQ2 or equivalent);
- Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations of all students
- Have experience of providing medical and learning support on a 1:1 basis
- Be an innovative team player who is positive and proactive with good interpersonal skills
- Show an active commitment to your own Continuing Professional Development

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

**Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?**

We can offer you:

- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Perkbox and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

**Additional Information**:
**To Apply**
- **Closing date**: Midday, Friday 17th March 2023
- **Interview date**: Week commencing Monday 20th March 2023

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.



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