Learning Support Assistant
Location: South Liverpool
Position: Full-Time Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2024
About Us:
We are a vibrant and inclusive primary school in South Liverpool, committed to providing a supportive and stimulating environment for all pupils. Our aim is to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn and grow.
Role Overview:
Working under the direction of a qualified teacher, the Learning Support Assistant will:
- Support class teachers with individuals or small groups of children.
- Promote inclusion and equal learning opportunities for all pupils.
- Use behaviour management strategies to create a purposeful learning environment.
- Safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
- Follow the Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning:
- Understand the learning support needs of individual pupils.
- Assist with activities set by teaching staff.
- Supervise pupils' work, clarify instructions, and help with tasks.
- Adjust learning activities based on pupils' responses.
- Provide feedback on pupil progress and behaviour.
- Support the evaluation of pupils' progress.
- Arrange and provide resources for lessons.
- Foster positive relationships and model good behaviour.
- Encourage cooperative interactions and engagement.
- Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Assist in creating and implementing individual learning plans.
- Provide ongoing support for pupils needing extra interventions.
- Help with school trips, events, and activities.
- Offer feedback to parents and carers on various matters.
School Support:
- Contribute to the school's ethos and values.
- Comply with school policies and legislation on safeguarding, equality, and health and safety.
- Promote equality and inclusion.
- Supervise pupils outside lesson times.
- Undertake duties such as first aid and administration of medication.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies.
- Support the Pupil Premium Strategy.
- Participate in school activities, including meetings and clubs.
Communication and Coordination:
- Work with teaching staff and the SENCO to support pupils.
- Assist in timetabling interventions.
- Contribute to annual reviews and report on intervention effectiveness.
- Use ICT to support learning and develop pupils' independence.
Professional Development:
- Participate in training and professional development.
- Provide feedback on training and report progress to a mentor.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting pupils' learning and development, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Bethany Coleman on 0151 221 9666 or email #####.