Learning Support Assistant

A Learning Support Assistant is required for a secondary school within the Newcastle area. The school is passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people, our region and nationally. Their strong and committed team share the vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect. This role is full time and will be on a temporary to permanent basis for the right candidate.

The school is looking for a candidate with relevant experience in coordinating reading interventions or similar educational programs and strong organisational and coordination skills. You will have previous experience working with children and/or young people, preferably within an education setting, or those with a minimum of a Level 2 qualification (grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics). Previous experience working with children with special educational needs or social, emotional and mental health issues in a paid or voluntary capacity would be advantage but is not essential as full training is given. This role can also be offered as an apprenticeship opportunity with successful applicants studying towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.

This Learning Support Assistant position will be part of a team playing a vital role in enhancing students' reading fluency within their Academy. This position requires strong coordination skills, a passion for supporting student development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality interventions.

In return the school can offer you:

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Salary sacrifice schemes including a leased car and cycle to work scheme

• Free on-site parking with our school being within easy access of the A1, A19 and public transport

• Free gym access at Kenton School

Main Role and responsibilities in this Learning Support Assistant role:

The following list is typical of the level of duties which the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type and level may be required from time to time.

1. General

• Support the teacher in the general management of the classroom.

• Undertake activities, as directed by the Learning Support Manager, with individuals or small groups of pupils.

• Provide clerical/admin support, eg photocopying, typing, filing, collection of money, administer coursework and exams.

• Supervise groups of pupils alone and participating in general activities including giving sensitive support and intervention in children’s play.

• Undertaking routine invigilation and marking.

• Foster the growth of others by coaching, mentoring, and providing support to colleagues at the Academy for the implementation of LEAP and LEXONIK.

• Lead the introduction of innovative practices across the Academy.

• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting diverse and evolving role requirements.

• Lead the introduction of innovative practices across the Academy.

• Maintain a relentless commitment to providing the best possible education for our students.

• Share good practices with other educational establishments beyond Kenton School.

2. Classroom Organisation

• To be responsible for the organisation, classroom maintenance, setting out, clearing away and care of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment.

• Assist in the preparation, maintenance and repair of books, apparatus and equipment, to include cataloguing and stocktaking of all resources.

• Prepare pupils’ work for display in the classroom and around the school.

• Demonstrate creativity in assisting with the practical resourcing of the classroom

3. Pupil Support

• Collaborate with the Principal, SENDCo, TRUST team and team members to develop and improve reading interventions across the Academy, with a focus on LEAP and Lexonik Advance programs.

• Work with pupils directly on curriculum related tasks under the direction of the Learning Support Manager and teacher.

• Act as Key Worker to a designated group of students, to monitor progress and contribute to the SEND review process.

• Provide support to colleagues for effective intervention delivery, ensuring the interventions are impactful and well-organised.

• Develop intervention schedules, allocate students to staff members, and coordinate regular testing to assess progress and identify next steps in a timely manner.

• Give relevant feedback to the teacher regarding the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils thus offering the teacher support in their assessment.

• Assist with monitoring and evaluating the learning environment provided for the pupils in his/her care and use this evaluation to help make necessary changes and developments within the classroom.

• Follow the school policy documents and schemes of work to keep updated with school and National Curriculum documentation.

• Prioritise students' needs and put them first in all aspects of your work.

4. Welfare and other duties

• Under teacher overall control, accepting shared responsibility for the creation of a safe environment for pupils within and outside the classroom.

• Assist in the supervision of pupils particularly at break periods and the beginning and end of sessions.

• Provision of general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils. This might include attending to sick or injured pupils, taking sick pupils home and investigating reasons for absence.

• May be required to administer medication to pupils by agreement with the jobholder in accordance with the school’s policy on this issue.

• Actively promote anti-discrimination practices and the School’s/Council's Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

• Actively pursue personal and professional development as a leader.

5. Safeguarding and Child Protection

• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons the postholder is responsible for, or comes into contact with. Be aware of school policies and other guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of wellbeing of children and young people. Take appropriate action where required.

6. Equal Opportunities

• Promote and implement policies and practices that encourage mutual tolerance and respect for diversity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

The ideal Learning Support Assistant candidate would:

* Have a passion supporting children

* Have excellent subject knowledge

* Be able to organise themselves

* Be able to engage with children

In addition, you must:

• Provide two referees we can contact

• Have a DBS form or be prepared to obtain one

Premier Teachers Ltd is a teacher run agency based in Sunderland. We provide a supply and permanent placement service to schools in the North East and Teesside area. We are very friendly, incredibly supportive and we offer training on site or in house to help to move your career on. We ensure that all teachers are compliant with our safeguarding procedures before being placed in our clients schools.

We offer a highly efficient service and we are contactable 24/7. You will receive prompt weekly payment and provided requirements are met, statutory sick pay if required.

To apply, please email your CV with no gaps in more than 3 months