Job Type:	permanent	Duration:
Category:	Education / Training / Instruction	Recruiter Reference:	2454
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Responsible to: Senior Assistant Principal

Accountable to: Head of Education

Core Purpose of the: Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Support the class teacher in all aspects of teaching and enhance learning opportunities for pupils, bringing to bear knowledge and practical experience gained through working with pupils.

Support students by:

1. Providing high quality 1:1 support to students who require additional interventions

2. Supporting the teaching of all subjects, by working with individuals and small groups in class as directed.

3. Delivering literacy and numeracy intervention to individuals and groups of students

4. Working with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate to meet the individual needs of the students

5. Contributing to the development of learning and assessment materials

6. Implementing agreed learning activities/assessments, adjusting activities according to student need

7. Monitoring and inputting data on children’s learning, progress and achievement and record and report upon progress, including details on attendance, behaviour, development and additional needs

8. Supervising and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs ensuring their safety at all times together with access to learning activities

9. Promoting good behaviour at all times

10. Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education, Health and Care Plans

11. Maintaining a positive attitude, seeking to bring out the best in learners and having high expectations for all

12. Establishing positive relationships with parents/carers, ensuring parental involvement in learning and progress

13. Contributing to the organisation of the learning environment and creation of resources

14. Constantly striving to improve own performance and identify areas for self - improvement, attending appropriate training

15. Supporting the running of school with break and lunch duties.

16. Undertaking any other duties as deemed appropriate by the line manager and commensurate with the post.

Be part of the educational team by

1. Being a Tutor when directed

2. Being aware of the school`s policies and procedures.

3. Being aware of confidential and pastoral issues linked to home/student/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate.

4. Attending relevant meetings as required.

5. Participating in training and other learning activities and appraisal as required.

6. Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes

7. Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

8. Complying with Health and Safety policies, organisational statements and procedures, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.

General Responsibilities

To attend appropriate training conferences and foster your own professional development so that the school promotes external expectations of best practice and meets mandatory regulations.

To act as a role model, leading by example

Knowledge and willingness to be trained in positive approaches to working with challenging behaviours associated with learning barriers (e.g. MAPA).

To report to the Principal in the event of awareness of bad practice, maladministration or health and safety issues.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role as may be required from time

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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