Job Description
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We require an enthusiastic Key Stage Two Learning Support Assistant who can provide general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the guidance of the class teacher. The successful candidates will be committed to provide inclusive education to all children and have some understanding of how children learn. They will be committed to high achievement from pupils and themselves.
Key Responsibilities -
Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
Implementing planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate.
Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
Establishing positive relationships with pupils supported.
Interacting with, and supporting pupils, according to individual needs and skills
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety, welfare and behaviour management.
To assist with break-time and/or lunchtime supervision including facilitating games and activities
To attend to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification in application pack for further details.
Information about the School
Cresco Multi Academy Trust is based in Basildon and consists of Great Berry, Janet Duke and Noak Bridge Primary Schools. The aim is to share good practice and provide the best education for all our children.
We believe that this collaborative partnership will have a positive impact and enable us to drive school improvement, help us to build capacity, develop our staff, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.