About the role
Pay details: Level 3 (SCP 8-12) £26,824 - £28,598 Pro Rata £13.90 - £14.82 Per Hour + Special School Allowance.
Day/Hours per week: 30 hours – 5 days, Permanent.
Description
The Specialist Learning Support Assistant works flexibly across the school day to support pupils with Physical and Medical needs within mainstream classrooms, shared learning spaces and wider school activities, promoting inclusion, independence, safety and progress.
The role involves working 1:1 with pupils to ensure they have access to the curriculum and wider school life, under guidance of specialist teachers and class teachers, and in collaboration with ALNCO, class/subject teachers and the school leadership team to support a range of pupils with PMed in accessing learning and school life.
Additional duties include supporting teachers and specialists, acting as a practical assistant during lessons as required, and assisting with planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils' work.
Qualifications
* Previous and recent experience working in primary or secondary schools.
* Experience of supporting children with physical difficulties, complex medical needs and/or long-term health conditions.
* Previous experience of implementing learning strategies, such as therapy programmes or personalised learning activities under professional guidance.
* Previous experience of assisting with planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils' work.
* Previous experience of working with a range of IT software programmes, communication aids and/or adapting equipment to support access to learning.
* Strong understanding of ALN, especially physical disabilities, medical conditions and sensory needs and how these impact learning and participation.
* Able to demonstrate effective working ways with pupils and promote inclusive classroom practice.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling requirements.
* Knowledge of different key stage programmes.
* Working knowledge of safeguarding arrangements in school environment.
* Able to communicate and liaise with school staff, parents and LA staff.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Strong ability to follow medical instructions.
Additional Information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced.
EWC Registration Required: School Support staff.
EWC Registration Details: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales.
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