Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Chelsea, United Kingdom Vision Teaching Full time

**Job details**
Job title: Learning support assistant

**Salary**: £75 - £90 per day
Hours:36 hours per week
Contract type: Full time
Reporting to: SENCO
**Main purpose**
The Learning support assistant will:

- Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Learning support assistant, as set out in the school
- Meet the expectations set out by the Teacher and support the student in class
- Work in accordance with the SEND code of practice

**Duties and responsibilities**
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupil/Pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupil
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Complete documents related to pupils such as IEP’s and attend core group meetings when required.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Be vigilant in maintaining health and safety within the classroom and school environment.
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
Communication
Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Deploy resources delegated to them
Other areas of responsibility
Fulfil all duties in relationship to area of responsibility
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Learning support assistant will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriateto the level of the role, as directed by the SENCO or line manager.
**Person specification**
**Qualifications and experience**:

- Degree
- Passion and interest to work within education
- Experience of working as Teaching assistant or LSA Advantageous but not essential
- Confidence of being able to manage a Classroom

**Skills and knowledge**:

- A good understanding of how children learn
- Ability to adapt to meet pupils’ needs
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
- Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
- Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

**Personal qualities**:

- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for the pupil and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality
- Ability to inspire others within your department

This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.



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