We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant with the appropriate skills and qualities to work with, and support, pupils with SEMH needs to join our academy, which holds Good Ofsted status. Our residential provision holds Outstanding Ofsted status. Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for boys aged 10 to 16 who have an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
Responsibilities and Requirements
The job purpose is to work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and academy policies and procedures. To provide support to pupils in a particular curriculum area across the academy or support pupils with SEMH needs.
* Successful experience working with children and young people within SEMH in a school
* Positive behaviour management skills
* Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support or equivalent qualification/experience
* Good reading and writing skills
* Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning
* The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively
* The ability to build a strong professional relationship with the children and their families
* A willingness to take part in class planning and adapt it to the needs of the child where applicable
* Good organisation skills
* Good record keeping skills
* A passion for the impact of teaching and learning
* Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role
Duties
* Take an active role in the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
* Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
* Understand specific learning needs and styles and provide differentiated support to pupils individually and within a group
* Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
* Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
* Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
* Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
* Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with academy policies and help keep pupils on task
* Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
* Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher
* To support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
* To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical and health matters, including minor first aid
* Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
* To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the post holder should facilitate games and activities
* To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
What the School Offers
At Ramsden Hall Academy, we’re proud to provide a supportive and rewarding working environment. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
* A welcoming and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to help you grow
* Access to the Blue Light Card scheme — offering over 15,000 discounts online and in-store for those in the NHS, emergency services, social care, armed forces, and education sectors
* Free onsite car and bicycle parking
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support
* Excellent on-site facilities, including catering services when operational
* A chance to work in a Residential Academy dedicated to nurturing every pupil’s potential
Commitment to Safeguarding
Ramsden Hall Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the Academy and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments require an Enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance and references and are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.
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