Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Sandwich Infant Full time

JOB PURPOSE To support learning and teaching across the curriculum, particularly for pupils with SEND. To assist in planning, review and delivery of the curriculum (either as individuals or in small groups) and to assist in pupil health, safety, welfare and emotional and behavioural support To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve joint-planning with teachers, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups, or short term for whole classes across all year groups in the school (Years 3-13). Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development will be integral to this role To ensure that SEND support is happening within the context of the school’s Self-Directed Learning Philosophy To engage in active participation in all staff meetings and CPD SPECIFIC DUTIES Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher. Could include promoting increased attention and staying on task; helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in pupils and report these to the teacher Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set Accompany pupils as directed and supervised by the responsible teacher within school and on educational visits/trips, in accordance with guidance on School Journeys Assist with the supervision of pupils, e.g. as they arrive/leave the class and at break time and when required at lunchtime Have an understanding of special educational needs as defined in the SEN Code of Practise Support individuals or groups of pupils during independent/group work (e.g. explaining tasks, reinforcing key objectives, concepts of vocabulary; using practical apparatus; supporting less able pupils, extending/challenging the more able; assisting in keeping pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged) Assist pupils in the development of communication skills including role play activity Assist in personal, social and emotional development of pupils and in the development of self-esteem Monitor and provide for the general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including accompanying small groups of pupils on short trips off the school premises, under the supervision of the responsible teacher, in accordance with the appropriate risk assessment and LA guidance Use specialist knowledge, experience, training to provide appropriate support to pupils GENERAL DUTIES To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time, commensurate with the role Uphold and promulgate the OSG UK ethos within all areas of responsibility Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of One School Global. To promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role, adhering to the OSG Equal Opportunity Policy Comply with and support the implementation of all School and OneSchool Global UK policies To adhere to Health & Safety Policies and ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety To work with due regard to confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection, encouraging others to do the same #J-18808-Ljbffr

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