Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship

7 months ago


Norwich, United Kingdom LMP Group Full time

**Brief overview of the role**
To work under the direction/instruction of teaching/senior staff in supporting individuals within the classroom or with a
small group of students with a specific need.

To use effective communication and work in conjunction with teachers and other support staff in the overall care,
welfare, guidance and learning of individuals.

**Working Week**

Monday to Friday - 08:35- 15:10

16.00 finish on Wednesday

Term time only - 31 hours per week

**Wages**

National apprenticeship wage £5.21 (rising to 6.40 per hour April 24)

**Qualification**

Teaching Assistant level 3 (SEN pathway)

Duration 16 months

Training provider - LMP Education

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Support students to safely access learning activities that develop confidence, competence and independence.
- Supervise and support students ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Promote whole academy policies and strategies and acceptance/inclusion of all students.
- Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher, in order to achieve their
targets.
- Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health, safety
and security, confidentiality and data protection, ensuring that all concerns are reported to the appropriate person.
- Support student progress and communicate to the teacher both the achievements and challenges faced by students.
- Support students who have additional access arrangements in order for them to access assessments and
examinations.
- When required, accompany students and teaching staff on visits and out of academy activities.
- Develop own knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum areas supported and keep updated on changes and
developments.
- Assist students in the use of specialist aids or support equipment such as hoists etc. with due regard to the health
and safety requirements and in accordance with the training provided.
- Assist with programmes of special care such as personal care and physiotherapy under the direction of an
appropriate specialist.
- May implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities to
pupils’ responses as appropriate.
- May assist with the development of individual development plans for pupils e.g., IEPs.
- May assist pupils with dressing, hygiene and eating whilst encouraging independence
- Supporting pupils emotional and social well-being, reporting any problems to the teacher

**GENERAL DUTIES**
- As directed and under the guidance of the teacher or SENDco, work with individuals and/or groups of students with
SEND in the classroom or elsewhere in the Academy.
- Support students to understand instructions and undertake teaching and learning tasks under the direction of the
teacher.
- Support student progress and communicate to the teacher both the achievements and challenges faced by students.
- Record student progress and difficulties as appropriate.
- Attend relevant meetings as required.
- Participate in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management and professional development as
required.
- Participate in CPD learning activities and performance development as required in line with the Academy’s appraisal
process.
- Act as a first aider (not essential).
- Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post, as directed by the
Headteacher.

**Person Specification**
- Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
- Able to communicate effectively and relate well with staff and students
- Able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and
responsibilities, and one’s own position within the team
- Awareness of other relevant policies/codes of practice/ legislation
- Able to encourage students to learn and inspire a strong work ethic
- Able to gain the respect of students and engender positive attitudes to learning
- Has high expectations and aspirations for all students
Able to manage student behaviour and challenge under-performance
-

**Personal Characteristics**
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and flexible
- Supportive, patient and non-judgmental

**About the employer**

**The **City of Norwich School**, more commonly known as **CNS**, is a coeducational secondary school and **sixth form** with **academy status** in **Norwich**, England



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