Learning Support Assistant Sleaford, England
Job description
With a focus on supporting our increasing number of students with special educational needs, we are excited to be able to offer a range of opportunities for individuals to join us in the role of Learning Support Assistant.
Join our existing team of staff to support in this area, the roles will provide essential support in our general classrooms, in our Personalised Learning Centre and in our dedicated and specialised inclusion facility.
You will be required to work with individual children, having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. You will also provide support to the teaching staff across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications. The ability to travel between the two campuses is considered essential.
Providing a valuable and meaningful opportunity to support children who have difficulty in accessing their learning, the roles also support a stepping stone for those looking to progress their career. Future promotion opportunities include our Specialist and Senior LSA positions, through to our Higher Level Teaching Assistants and / or transition to our teacher training programme to become a fully qualified teacher.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To work with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. To provide support to the SEN Manager/Principal/Teacher across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS AND DUTIES
All responsibilities, tasks and duties to be carried out in line with Academy guidelines and policies.
School Related:
- Act in accordance with Academy policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
- Assist with the planning and preparation of activities and in the delivery of local and national initiatives, e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy.
- Participate in the preparation of the classroom.
- Monitor children’s needs and report these to a designated person.
- Keep records as required by the Academy.
- Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
Child Related:
- Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social). Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development.
- Support those with special needs.
- Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties.
- Assist with the movement of children in and around the Academy.
GENERAL
· To be responsible for personal continued professional development and take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
· To adhere to Health and Safety Regulations
· To keep confidential any issues related to St George’s Academy which are deemed confidential
· To participate in appropriate meetings
· To contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
· To make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
· To uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
· To have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
· To support equal opportunities and promote anti-discriminatory practice
It is important to recognise that any job description outlines only the minimum expectations of the post-holder and should not constrain any colleague wishing to take on additional responsibilities and activities that could positively affect their own, their team’s or the school’s development and improvement. All members of staff must be prepared to work flexibly, undertaking aspects of colleagues’ work of a similar or lower level of complexity, in order to ensure:
· Cover of the school’s needs throughout the day
· Appropriate cover for colleagues when absent for any reason
All Academy staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people within the Academy. This includes helping to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
All Academy Staff are expected to make themselves familiar of the Academy Policies and Procedures and to adhere to these.
This job description may be amended from time to time in discussion with the post holder
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £10.50-£10.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/06/2023
Reference ID: ST187
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
