Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Salary: £85-£95 per day
Hours of work: hours per week, Monday – Friday
Start date: September 2024
A school we are working with who pride themselves on their outstanding quality of education are seeking to strengthen and increase their team through the appointment of a (Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant.
Many of their pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning, physical and/or communication difficulties. You will be expected to work across the school individually with pupils and/or with groups in class. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on learners attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning
2. Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
3. Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding clearly how children, young people and vulnerable adults with complex and Special Educational Needs learn
4. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
5. Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
6. Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
7. Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
8. Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
9. Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
10. Hold Right to Work in the UK
11. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
12. Provide two professional child related references
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