Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, they boast cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The Academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship supported by a comprehensive enrichment programme. Students are well-prepared for future success. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, our client is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond.
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Brighton And Hove, UK
Salary: SCP 05-07
Education Phase: Secondary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Job Description
To provide support for students with special education and disability needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs.
* Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
* Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
* Adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
* Support the students as part of a planned inclusion programme and provide intervention strategies and programmes as requested.
* Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher.
* Provide feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement and attainment under guidance of the teacher.
* Assist with the development and implementation of Educational Health Care Plans / Behaviour Plans.
* Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of students' work.
* Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on student's achievement, progress and issues in a suitable format.
* Provide advice and support to teachers and other support staff as the most effective methods of support for students with learning needs.
* Liaise with the complex needs service as requested to receive and disseminate advice given to effectively support the students across curriculum areas.
* Promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
* Liaise sensitively and effectively with parent/carer(s); and participate in feedback with parent/carer(s) under the teacher's supervision.
* Assist the SENDCO in the development, monitoring and review of the students EHCP.
* Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
* Provide clerical/admin. Support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework invigilation of routine tests and examinations as required.
* Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist students in their use.
* Participate in supervisory duties in accordance with the duty rota schedules to support the culture within the organisation.
Benefits
* Comprehensive Benefits Scheme - Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
* Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme - Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
* Flexible Working Opportunities - Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
* Free On-Site Parking - No more hunting for parking, we've got your spot covered.
* Pension Schemes - Secure your future with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
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