SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

"Every child has brilliance inside them. Our job is to dig it out and give it to the world"

SEND Learning support assistant

Immediate start

· 26.25 hours per week LSA (Term time )

· 5 hours lunchtime support

· Band 2 pts 11-14(depending on experience) (FTE £)

OR

· This could also be split into 2 posts 8.45am-1pm and 1pm-3:30pm.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our 'brilliant' team and support a lively young man who requires 1:1 support. Experience of working with children who have emotional, behavourial and social needs would be an advantage.

We have:

• Children who love of learning.

• An inclusive, creative environment where achievement is celebrated- be the best you can be.

• Training and CPD opportunities for all.

Wyburns is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcome and can be arranged by contacting the office team or speaking directly to Mrs T (Tkacziw), our Inclusion Leader.

Closing date: Midday Thursday 9th November 17

Interviews: Wednesday 15th November 17

Wyburns Primary School SEND Job Description

Job Title
Learning Assistant 'E' (Special)
Grade
2 (to mid point)
Reports to
Headteacher, Inclusion Lead, Class teacher
Responsible for
Other learning assistants.
Liaison with
Teaching staff, support staff, Headteacher, pupils.
Job Purpose
To work in partnership with class teachers to assist pupils' with moderate needs and to support their learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
Principal Accountabilities

Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff

Provide support to pupils with moderate learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties.
Duties
· Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills

· Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate

· Establish positive relationships with pupils supported

· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

· Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills

· Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use

· To attend to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare, care and health matters

· Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task

· Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required

· Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs

· Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher

· Assist the teacher and other staff in the implementation of care programmes

· To support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities

· To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources

· Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate

· To assist with the display and presentation of pupils' work

· To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities

· To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits

· To assist pupils during activities e.g. swimming, PE
General
· To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare

· Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development

· Attend relevant school meetings as required

· To respect confidentiality at all times

· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy

· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Information about the School

We work in partnership with families and all members of our community to develop each individual; educationally, socially and emotionally and inspire a 'love of learning.'; a want to challenge and work hard to be the best that we can be. We say, ' I can't do it- YET!'.

Our creative curriculum captures the interest of learners, with a holistic approach to global awareness, sustainability and human rights; our children are the future. Exciting hooks introduce each lesson to build core strengths in every subject.

Wellbeing is at the forefront for all stakeholders- teaching us how to speak out confidently and express in any situation. To support our own growth and be there for those around us.

We may be small- but we are MIGHTY!