Description

Job Description 2018-19
Learning Support Assistant

Pay level: Scale 3, Point 14-17 (£16,156 - £16,905 PA)
Hours of work: 32.50 hours a week
EYFS & KS1 site 8.30-3.45
KS2 site 8.00-3.15

Purpose of Job
To support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning either in groups or individually, ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress.
To promote pupils’ self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem
To ensure that pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment.
To provide for the social and welfare needs of the pupils within the school.
To support pupils who have emotional or social barriers to learning.

One of the key responsibilities of the role is to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and to promote fundamental British Values.

A Learning Support Assistant also undertakes other professional duties, as delegated by the Headteacher.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for Pupils

Support pupils to make good academic progress, under the direction of the teacher and Inclusion leader
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Under the direction of the Inclusion Leader, implement group or 1:1 interventions to support pupils who have emotional or social barriers to learning
Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Understand Individual Education Plans & Behaviour Support Plans and assist to implement these, under the guidance of the teacher

Support for Teachers

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, under the direction of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Discuss with the teacher how learning activities are to be organised and what their own support role will be
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record and feedback to the teacher as directed
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Work within an established behaviour and anti-bullying policy to manage behaviour constructively
Invigilate exams
Provide administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, administer coursework
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested

Support for the Curriculum

Support pupils to understand instructions
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Support pupils’ learning either individually or in small groups inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher / senior member of staff
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Set up and maintain and dismantle displays as required
Keep resource areas and other communal areas of the school tidy and organised

Playground and lunch hall supervision

Supervise pupils at playtime and lunchtime, talking to them and playing with them as appropriate
Supervise pupils while they are eating their lunch
Take responsibility for the health and safety of pupils during playtime and lunchtime
Help pupils to develop positive relationships with one another
Take responsibility to ensure that pupils behave well at all times, in line with school policy and procedures
Organise wet play activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

Good literacy skills – GCSE Grade C or above in English Language; Level 2 English or above; or equivalent
Good numeracy skills– GCSE Grade C or above in Maths; Level 2 Maths or above; or equivalent

Desirable

An honours degree (preferably Upper Second) or equivalent
Up to date First Aid training
Up to date Safeguarding training

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Understanding how pupils learn and develop
Effective use of technology to support learning
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to motivate pupils
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

EXPERIENCE

Working with or caring for pupils of relevant age in a school setting

Job Type	Permanent Temporary
Location	Kilburn
Area	London, England London England Kilburn
Sector	Early Years Primary Teaching and Learning Support
Salary	Pay level: Scale 3, Point 14-17 (£16,156 - £16,905 PA)
Currency	GBP
Start Date	September 2018
Advertiser	Urban Learning
Telephone	02085066740
Job Ref	LSANW
Job Views	41

Learning Support Assistant - North West London

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