Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Woolwich Riverside, United Kingdom Royal Borough of Greenwich Full time

**Learning Support Assistant - Lunchtime (Maternity Cover)**

**Start Date: September 2024**
**Salary: £5,489.46**
**Location: Willow Dene School, Plumstead, London SE18 2JD**
**Contract type: Part-time, Term Time Only, 38 weeks per year, 1-year fixed term**
**maternity cover.**

**Hours: 8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year**

The Compass Partnership of Schools is a charitable trust of 13 schools across Greenwich and Essex that work as one to achieve the very best for all children and all communities. We aim to inspire all children to engage confidently with the world and develop the knowledge and skills from across the curriculum that enable them to thrive. By working as one, we maximise the knowledge and skills of all the adults in our schools. We share the very best practice and learning from the research that will make a difference to the progress and achievement of all children.

**Purpose of the Job**

To provide practical assistance to teachers in the school in meeting the personal welfare, social and education needs of the pupils with the emphasis being on personal welfare. As far as possible to ensure a safe working environment for staff and pupils. To contribute to facilitating pupil access to the education system, assessing and supporting achievement and monitoring progress towards individual/school objectives.

**Main Duties**
1. To provide personal care and assistance for pupils who require such support. This may include assisting with oral and personal hygiene including changing nappies/pads and facilitating incontinence programmes.
2. To feed or assist with feeding the pupil safely and hygienically, following established advice, procedures and guidelines.
3. To support the pupil during break and lunch times as appropriate, both indoors and outdoors.
4. To move and transfer the pupil within the recommended safety guidelines/regulations following appropriate training.
5. To support pupil(s) communication needs. This may include using body and sign language and other communication systems/equipment when appropriate.
6. To support the management of challenging behaviour in line with school policy and individual behaviour plans.
7. To encourage positive friendship patterns for all pupils in class and particularly the supported pupil.
8. To actively support the pupil in physical activities (PE, Drama, Swimming etc.) as required.
9. To motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
10. To take part in school activities and events as required, accompanying and supporting children on outings from school as necessary.
11. To pass on information about pupils to class teachers, other staff and parents/carers as appropriate.
12. To attend training days/meetings that support the pupil(s) or address the needs of the school, in accordance with contractual arrangements as appropriate.
13. To attend to minor accidents at school, where appropriate training has been given and taking unwell pupils' home at the direction of the Head Teacher.
14. To follow the Health & Safety guidelines. To carry out all duties within the framework of the school ethos and equal opportunities policy.
15. Such other duties as may reasonably be required and are commensurate with the post grade.

**At this level**

The employee will work under the supervision of the teacher to assist mainly with the personal welfare of the pupils.
- At this level the employee will be expected to:

- Contribute orally to pupil reports and records
- Provide appropriate personal care for pupils with special needs
- Provide support for learning activities
- Provide effective support for his/her colleagues
- Help with feeding where the pupil requires this level of support. This will involve

undertaking training in the specific skills needed, for example:

- Manual handling - use of hoists and other equipment, standing
- Frames/walkers/chairs
- Feeding - special techniques, food hygiene
- Managing challenging behaviour
- First Aid
- Child Protection
- Communication - creative play, Makaton, PECS, intensive interaction, other

sign languages.
- Physical care
- Using office machinery (e.g. photocopies, laminators)

**Requirements**:

- Experience of working with children
- A good level of literacy and numeracy
- Be prepared to undertake training

**The Compass Partnership of School’s offer**:

- Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team
- Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement
- A commitment to your career aspirations, continuous professional development & learning opportunities
- National Terms and Conditions
- Trade Union recognition
- Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands
- Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors and legal advisors for emotional and practical support
- Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working

To apply,

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