Job description
Learning Support Assistant, one to one care - Newbarn School
New Barn School is a special education needs school that caters for students with high-functioning autism and associated difficulties, including ADHD and complex needs. The majority of students will have either of Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We are looking for an individual to support one a one to one basis with the delivery of agreed learning activities and support pupil learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individual pupils as directed. As an LSA you will be required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school.
Specific Duties Include:
- Working as directed by the Classroom Teachers and Senior Leadership Team.
- Understand how a pupil’s learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
- Make effective and efficient use of ICT for classroom and management support.
- Provide support and encouragement to children and young people.
- Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
- Participate in the marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress.
- Encourage children to value their experiences and knowledge.
- Be familiar and keep up to date with the school’s systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
- Be familiar and up to date with SEN Code of Practice.
If you think this is a role that would interest you, please send across your CV along with a cover letter and we will be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,019.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Horsham, RH12 3PQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LSA 011022