Salary NJC Outer London points 1c/3 points 5-6 Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full Time Job type Support Staff - Educational Location Sutton Job category Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support Date posted 19/12/2024 Job reference GST-R0806 The Learning Support team are a well-established and integral part of the learning experience at Greenshaw High School. Our LSAs play an active role in supporting teaching staff to deliver their curriculum so that all students can access the teaching and learning in the classroom. This position is working across Year 8 The main duties and responsibilities will include: Supervising and supporting students, ensuring their safety and access to learning; Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs; Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students; Understanding and having the ability to counteract any barriers to students’ learning, whether it be due to a diagnosed difficulty such as a Speech and Language impairment, physical impairment, ASD or ADHD, or because the students require learning to be differentiated for them; Encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher; Encouraging students to act independently, as appropriate; Supporting students to understand instructions; Supporting students in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, as directed by the teacher; Preparing for lessons, as directed by the teacher; Being aware of student problems/progress/achievement and reporting to the teacher, as agreed; Undertaking student record-keeping, as requested; Supporting the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate; Gathering and reporting information to teachers; Assisting with admin support e.g. collecting and distributing resources etc; Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and meetings, participating in training and other learning activities and keeping abreast of changes in legislation; Being aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person; Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the Deputy Director of Inclusion or Headteacher The Learning Support Assistant will be accountable to the Inclusion Coordinator Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The job description, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. Person Specification – Learning Support Assistant The successful candidate will meet the following person specification. Please note that the listed criteria will form the basis of the selection process. Applicants should address all elements of the Person Specification, demonstrating experience and where appropriate citing supporting examples within their application. ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education, Qualifications and Training Educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent) Educated to at least GCSE grade C standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Willingness to undertake induction and ongoing training Educated to degree level Hold qualifications ensuring that support can be provided in a specific GCSE subject to at least a B grade Experience and Knowledge Previous experience of working successfully as part of a team Practical experience of word processing, excel, e-mail and other office electronic applications Previous experience of working in an educational setting, ideally a secondary school Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs Previous experience or training in SEN Aptitude and Skills Ability to engage and motivate students who may present in a challenging manner, and to remain professional when facing emotive and distressing difficulties Ability to support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum programme Ability to keep records and write reports on student development Ability to work flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations Ability to work independently and show initiative Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, multi-task and work to strict timelines Excellent organisational skills Efficient, accurate and excellent attention to detail Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate with colleagues, students, parents and other visitors in a professional manner Ability to work constructively as part of the Inclusion department and build and form good relationships with colleagues High standard of literacy and numeracy Additional Requirements Knowledge and understanding of the education sector, a desire to work in a comprehensive school, and a willingness to contribute to various aspects of school life Desire to work with young people and to support their education and achievements Commitment to improving the life chances of young people and motivated by a desire to provide high standards of service delivery Sensitivity to the range of needs and difficulties that young people experience Able to appropriately deal with confidential information Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the highest standards of child protection Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community