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JOB DESCRIPTION
ROLE: Learning Support Assistant
Responsible to : Principal and Senior Management Team
Line Manager : Deputy Headteacher/SENCO
Hours of Work : Full-time post
Annual Leave : Taken within school holidays
Salary : According to experience/qualifications
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage and including SEND pupils.
Teaching Assistants are expected to provide support for pupils through curriculum learning and pastoral care and give general support to whole school and designated teachers. Teaching Assistants should get to know their pupils well and provide each with the care and support they need to function effectively and progress to being the best they can.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Learning
- Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Principal, SENCO and Teachers
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children, including those with SEND, inside and outside the classroom, ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils when required and help monitor their progress
- Assist Class Teachers with maintaining pupil records
- Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
Administration
Administrative duties may include: aiding teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching and undertake other duties from time to time as the Principal requires.
Standards
- Support the aims and ethos of the school
- To attend school meetings/briefings/INSET sessions as necessary
- Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Principal
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
- Possess a good standard of English/Maths to enable pupil support
Training
- To participate in support meetings and appraisal sessions with other senior staff
- To be familiar with and put into practice all school policies and procedures and keep up to date with developments
- To attend all staff in-service and other training courses as required, in order to promote personal and professional development. Some training courses may be outside of normal working hours
Other Duties and Responsibilities
To assist with early and late care and other duties as required by the rota.
To provide cover in other areas of school where necessary.
Prepare and present displays of pupils' work throughout the school, and promote the tidiness of all areas.
To respect confidentially at all times and under all circumstances.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be changed from time to time to meet the changing requirements of the school. This job description details responsibilities but does not direct any particular priorities or amount of time to be spent carrying out these duties.
Terms and Conditions
- The appointment is subject to two references which will be taken up prior to interview. Any issues arising from references will be discussed at interview
- An Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required. If held online, the original certificate will need to be seen
- Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to complete a Criminal Record/Disqualification Statement
- Selection for the appointment will be made on the criteria of experience, qualifications, character and aptitude
- These criteria will be assessed through each candidate's application form, interview, references and an observation in a classroom setting
Elm Green is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Information about the School
Elm Green Preparatory School was founded in 1944 and is situated in an idyllic rural location in Little Baddow, about six miles east of Chelmsford. It is a co-educational independent school of approximately 220 pupils aged from 4 to 11 years.
It is set in four acres of grounds with play areas, swimming pool and sports facilities on site, and also has the use of Little Baddow sports field for games and athletics.
Initial entry into the school is non-selective and occurs in the September after a child's fourth birthday. In Year 3, the children move into the Prep continuing until Year 6 when, aged 11, they move onto a range of different schools. The school has an excellent record of success for entry to Essex grammar schools and independent schools where many prestigious scholarships and awards in all subjects are gained.