PURPOSE:
To support the classroom lecturer with their responsibility for the development and progress of all students, and, where working in the Pears Special Resource Provision having particular focus on students with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
To assist in the development of students' learning, the provision of care and the management of students' behaviour under the guidance of teaching staff/senior colleagues/other professionals.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Lecturer
DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced
SALARY: £450 PW
WORKING TIME: 08:30 - 16:30 Term Time only
MAIN DUTIES:
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
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.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
Assist with the planning of learning activities.
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to supports students to achieve learning goals.
Monitor students' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on student achievement, progress, problems etc.
Assist with the implementation of structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses.
Assist with the implementation of programmes linked to local and national learning strategies. literacy, numeracy strategies recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
Establish links with departments/faculties.
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required including annual reviews and IEP reviews.
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including break and lunch times.
Accompany teaching staff and students on educational visits, trips and out of college activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required and agreed by senior leadership.
This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with the postholder, may be changed by the senior leadership to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
Person Specification – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Experience
Working with or caring for children and young people in the 11-25 age range.
Qualifications
Good numeracy and literacy skills, with GCSE C passes or above in both English and Maths.
TEAM Teach training (desirable).
Knowledge and skills
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to work with own initiative without supervision.
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
General understanding of the National Curriculum and other learning programmes/strategies.
Good understanding of child development and learning and, where working in the PSRP how having an autistic spectrum condition may impact on this.
Effective use of ICT to support learning and communication.
Use of other technology; photocopier, inter-active whiteboard.
Familiarity with electronic databases (e.g. SIMS, B-Squared).
Be organised and show initiative
Be a reliable team member with a sense of humour
Have the desire to make a difference to our most wonderful students
Rise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.
Rise College also welcomes applications from graduates planning to teach or work with young people in the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £18,500.00-£21,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person