Job Description

Learning Support Assistant. Required September 2020.

31¼ hrs per week, 8.30am to 3.15pm with 30 minute lunch break. Term time including 5 non-pupil days

We are seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work with a child with SEN, social, emotional and behaviour difficulties, initially in an EYFS class. The role will include:

· developing knowledge of the child and their needs and seeking advice from the teacher, SENCO and outside agencies as appropriate;

· ensuring that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities undertaken by the other children in the class to make the best possible progress;

· creating appropriate learning opportunities through play and developing the child's own play;

· running specific interventions for the pupil or a group as required;

· make or modifying appropriate resources such as games and visual prompt cards to support learning;

· working under the direction of the teacher and SENCO to implement the pupil's targets.

You will need to:

· Demonstrate an understanding of the EYFS curriculum and a play based approach to learning.

· Have a caring and considerate nature.

· Be an advocate for our learning dispositions and be a good role model for the children.

· Form positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children.

· Have good listening and communication skills.

· Contribute positively to the EYFS team.

Visits are obviously not possible at this time but if you have any specific queries regarding this role please email tspiller@braiswickprimary.org.uk

Information about the School

Braiswick Primary is the third school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Lyons Hall Primary in Braintree and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea. Our school, alongside the other schools in the Trust, aims to inspire our children to achieve well, have very high aspirations and to be valuable, well-rounded and happy members of their community.