Salary
Salary - NJC Scale Range, Grade 5, Scale Point 11-14. £23,516 - £24,684 per annum (FTE equiv. £27,269 - £28,624)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Job type
Support Staff - Educational
Location
Gloucester
Job category
Teaching Assistant
Date posted
13/03/2025
Job reference
GST-R1022
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Barnwood Park School and become an integral member of the team. Barnwood Park is a 11-16 school based in the centre of Gloucester. It has been on a rapid school improvement journey since June 2024 when Greenshaw Learning Trust began offering support and guidance. It officially joined Greenshaw Learning Trust on 1st January 2025. The school is made up of extremely committed, passionate staff who are desperate and determined for the school to be the best it possibly can be. A big focus on teamwork, clear, considered actions and strategies, holding the line, improved organisation and ensuring excellent CPD has meant that the school has had an excellent start to its improvement journey. The school itself offers a range of subjects including the CORE subjects, humanities and languages, but also a big focus on the creative arts, performing arts and sport. Barnwood Park has a significant number of students with SEND and PP so inclusion and quality first teaching is an essential element of everything that we do. Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are Always Learning.
Job Purpose
* To contribute to the evaluation of the school's SEN Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff.
* To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority.
* To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required.
Main responsibilities:
* To provide in-class support for identified individual students or small groups of students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.
* Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.
* Under the direction of a class teacher, SENCO, to develop and lead small group work for identified students supporting their ability to manage the symptoms of their SEMH, including anxiety as well as to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups.
* To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials.
* To provide after school support for identified students as required.
* To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCo or the relevant line manager.
* To provide support for students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
* To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with learning difficulties.
* To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSPs (Pastoral Support Programmes), Student Profile documentation and Academic Reporting.
You will need:
* Hold at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
* NVQ 2 and/or equivalent qualification in relevant area.
* Evidence of personal commitment to CPD.
* Proven successful experience working with or caring for children in any setting.
* Basic understanding of child development and learning.
* The ability to work constructively as part of a team, follow line management structures and understand classroom roles and your own position within those responsibilities.
* The ability to take the initiative to support students presenting with a range of SEND.
* The ability to work in a flexible way and think outside the box in order to co-produce learning plans that support a young person's resilience.
* To show commitment to the SEND team to ensure that it continues to develop strength and expertise across the broad areas of SEND.
* To be able to form empathetic relationships with young people and be able to communicate their needs effectively to other professionals.
* Commitment to high standards and expectations.
* Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements along with the ability to encourage students to become resilient, self-reliant and independent learners.
* Knowledge of the broad areas of SEND.
* Experience of working with children who present with anxiety and other social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
* Excellent communication with children and parent/carers.
* Good behaviour management.
* Able to adapt activities to suit the child.
* Possess strong interpersonal skills.
* Be dependable, able to follow instruction and respond to management directions.
* Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training.
* Having good ICT knowledge.
Whats in it for you:
* Professional development and career progression.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Blue Light Card.
* Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only).
* An Employee Assistance Programme.
* Gym Discounts.
* Free eye tests.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Green car scheme.
* Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on 30th March 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr