Job Description - Learning Support Assistant
Scale: Grade
Job Purpose
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programs, to enable access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Support for Pupils
* Attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programs, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
* Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
* Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, being aware of, and responding appropriately to individual needs.
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
* Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
* Promote self-esteem and build lifelong learning skills.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
* Support children's progress and achievements under the guidance of the teacher.
2 Support for the Teacher
* Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards, and assist with the display of pupils work.
* Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
* Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
* Support the teacher in managing pupil behavior, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
* Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
* Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money and administer coursework etc.
3 Support for the Curriculum
* Support pupils to understand instructions.
* Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, Early Years as directed by the teacher.
* Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
* Prepare and maintain equipment, resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
4 Support for the School
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentially and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Vigilant safeguarding of all pupils and staff across the school, observing, monitoring and reporting all concerns to the relevant designated safeguarding leads.
* Be aware of and support differences ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
* Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
* Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
* Attend relevant meetings as required
* Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
* Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school, break times and lunchtimes.
* Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
5 To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the school's policy.
6 To comply with all Health and Safety legislation and school policy as appropriate
(NB the exact responsibilities will depend on the post)
7 As a term of employment to carry out any other reasonable duties and/or times of work as may be reasonably required of you in accordance with the grade and general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Hours of Employment
Monday, Wednesday – Friday 8.30 – 3.45pm and Tuesdays 8.30 – 3.40pm.
This equates to 34.50 working hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £20,751.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person