What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support lessons and pre-determined educational activities. The successful candidate will focus relentlessly upon giving students opportunities for success both within and beyond the classroom as well as providing stimulating and engaging learning experiences.
The successful candidate will:
Support the Pupil by:
• Attending to the pupils’ educational needs.
• Support the carrying out of pre-determined educational activities and programmes of learning whilst promoting independent learning.
• Establish a supportive relationship with children and parents, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the children with special needs.
• Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem and to act independently as appropriate
• Supporting pupils in respect of learning strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy, as directed by the teacher.
• Supporting pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
Support the Teacher by:
1. Displaying pupils work as directed by the teacher / senior colleagues.
2. Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested
3. Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
What the school offers its staff
Pension Scheme,Wellbeing Support,Professional Development
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and the successful completion of pre-employment checks. An application to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted when the successful candidate has accepted the position.