Learning Support Assistant

To work under the direction/guidance of the class teacher/SEN Coordinator to support particular student(s) to access the curriculum in the most effective way, appropriate to their needs and understanding.
- To assist in the delivery of the provision as outlined in statements of special educational needs.
- To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
- Provide support for teaching and learning activities. Contribute to students’ development and safeguarding.
- Help to keep students safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding.
- To promote the inclusion of all students.

**Main Duties**
- Working under the direction/guidance of the class teacher/SENDCo, to supervise and provide particular support for students with special educational needs to enable them to learn as effectively as possible on their own and in group situations, taking into account the special needs involved.
- To liaise closely with the class teacher and any external professional as appropriate to support the implementation of any special programme(s) or Individual Educational Plan/Individual Behaviour Plan(s) designed for the student(s).
- To monitor the student(s) progress and report on any achievements or developments against IEP/IBP targets; to contribute to the Annual Review of the student(s) statement.
- To identify opportunities for the student(s) to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; at such times to support other students in the classroom as appropriate.
- To support the use of information and communication technology for teaching and learning.
- To prepare suitable work for the student(s) under the guidance of the teacher, and to make or adapt resources (e.g. worksheets or sight cards) to enable the student(s) to access the learning activity at their appropriate level of understanding.
- To establish a good relationship with parents/carers and to provide information and feedback where appropriate and agreed under the guidance of the teacher.
- To assist the class teacher with the preparation of the classroom for lessons, where appropriate.
- To assist the student(s) with physical, medical and social needs as appropriate and agreed e.g. administering medication.
- To encourage student(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- To provide support for the student(s) emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the School's Behaviour policy and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.
- To help, where necessary, with students who are sick, distressed or injured.
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- To assist with the supervision of student(s) out of lesson time, as necessary for their safety.
- To accompany the student(s) on school visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
- To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and performance development as required.
- To contribute to positive relationships with students through communication and interaction.
- To provide effective support for colleagues.
- To observe and report on student performance as required.
- To invigilate/ scribe for tests and examinations as required.
- To undertake any other broadly analogous duties.

**Job Type**: Temporary contract

**Salary**: From £20,619.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person