Learning Assistant at Marple, Stockport

1 month ago

Stockport, United Kingdom Brabyns Preparatory School Full time

Learning Assistant

Job Specification & Personal
Specification

All staff within the School should provide the best opportunities possible to inspire, nurture and engage the children and to actively promote the ethos of the School. The ability to work as a supportive member of a team and to be flexible is essential. The
Learning Assistant needs to cater for a wide range of children’s needs and provide provision and organisation of a variety of learning experiences.

**Start Date: September 2023**

**A. Main Purpose of the Post**
- to provide support and intervention as guided by the class teacher for Reception and Key Stage
1.
- to nurture, engage and inspire all children to ensure they achieve their potential
- to promote and add to the School’s family ethos
- to provide excellent support and care for all the children, inspiring them to do their very best in all that they do
- to ensure the same care and attention is provided to the children when working in wraparound care
- to be a positive member of staff

**B. Responsible to **Headteacher & Senior Leadership Team

**C. Working Hours**
- Core working hours for this post are 08:00 am - 4.00 pm
- Attendance at all whole School INSET days normally 08:30 am - 16:30 pm
- Fully support ‘out-of-hours’ whole school activities e.g. Carnival, School Play, Open Days.
- Additional hours available

**D. Main Responsibilities**

**Learning Assistant**
- To inspire and encourage children to develop their knowledge and understanding in all areas.

This will include supervising an individual child, a group of children and at times the whole class. Activities may include; telling/reading stories, practical activities, role play activities, outdoor play, developing social skills and visits.
- To work under the guidance of various teachers as required and to supervise and support the children as directed by them.
- To work with certain children on a one-to-one basis.
- To support the School’s programme of work and policies
- To promote a high standard of behaviour amongst the children
- To be sensitive to the needs of the children
- To undertake duties to support the supervision of the children at breaks and lunchtimes
- To communicate with the teachers on any matter concerning the welfare of the children
- On occasions to help with the various administration tasks for teachers and the Admin Team

**Lunchtime & Playtime Supervisor**
- To ensure safe and caring supervision of the children, in the dining area and playground (and classroom when wet)
- To work in conjunction with the other staff
- To liaise with the teaching staff and Senior Leadership Team on any issue relating to the children's pastoral care during the supervision period
- Ensure all children play safely and considerately and their behaviour is managed appropriately
- Keep a record of any accidents that may occur during the supervision period
- To encourage happy social relationships
- To encourage and lead (as appropriate) various playtime games
- To be in possession of a whistle at all times
- To ensure a prompt finish to the end of each lunch session, including organising the children so they are ready for their afternoon lessons
- To help supervise the pupils eating lunch, ensuring good table manners at all times
- To help set-up and clear items from the dining room (plates, food etc)

**Activity Camp**
- To lead activities
- Providing the same kind of service as in Wraparound, with the addition of various extra activities

**E. General Duties applicable to all Support Staff**

These are general duties that are relevant to all Support Staff
**General**
- To be a supportive member of staff, actively involve themselves in School life and undertake such other duties and responsibilities related to the post, when requested by any member of the Leadership Team
- Promoting the general progress and well-being of the children and be sensitive to the needs of all children
- To ensure that all information pertaining to individual children’s home life and other School matters be confidential and revealed on a “need to know” basis
- To communicate effectively and courteously with parents and assist with the promotion of parental support
- Communicating and co-operating with persons or bodies outside the School
- To maintain the School’s behaviour code and promote a high standard of behaviour amongst the children
- Taking and editing of digital photos

**Performance Review and Training**:

- Participating in any arrangements for the appraisal of your own performance and that of other staff
- Periodically reviewing your methods of work
- Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development

**Discipline, Health and Safety & Equal Opportunities**:

- Helping to maintain good order and discipline among the children and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewh

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