Learning Support Assistant Oldham, England
Job description
Communication and Interaction Learning Support Assistant
Role location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
Salary: £1,350-£1,600
Responsibilities of the post
The Communication and Interaction Learning Support Assistant’s main role is to provide support for pupils with special educational needs. The LSA will ensure that the pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.
Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The LSA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo.
Supporting pupils
- To provide learning support for pupils in class or in 1:1 situations.
- To develop knowledge of the needs of the children and seek advice from the SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required.
- To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc.
- To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the SENCo, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies.
- To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school environment.
- Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to pupils.
- Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.
- To attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.
Supporting the SENCO
- To work as part of the team to ensure that the wellbeing and personal development of the pupil enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
- To attend planning meetings with the SENCo to develop learning programmes and to assist in the delivery of the individual learning programmes on a daily basis to promote learning, behaviour and communication skills.
- To provide regular feedback to the SENCo and, where necessary, relevant outside agencies about any pupil’s difficulties and progress.
- To contribute to the pupils’ annual review by writing a brief report and attending the meeting.
Supporting the School
- To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs.
- To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupils’ needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school.
- To carry out duties as directed by the SENCo or Head Teacher.
Personal Specification for Learning Support Assistant
· Have experience of working with children with special educational needs
· Have an interest in how children learn and behave.
· Provide appropriate role models of behaviour both in the classroom and around school
You must be able to:
· Carry out tasks and responsibilities under the direction of the SENCo, Class Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or Head Teacher.
· Plan and prioritise tasks and work under the pressure of a busy inclusive primary school.
· Be productive and show initiative.
· Communicate effectively and appropriately to pupils with different abilities and ethnic backgrounds.
· Motivate pupils to learn.
· Assist with the organisation of the learning environment.
· Have patience and be flexible and innovative with a clear understanding of how children might behave who find learning new concepts and remembering taught concepts difficult.
If you believe you are a good match or know anybody who you think would be great for this school, please apply today or search Empowering Learning for more information about us. Feel free to contact myself for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 7 months
Salary: £1,350.00-£1,600.00 per month
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Successful candidates will be require to take regular lateral flow tests
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Reference ID: GSEND
Expected start date: 04/01/2022
