Job Description

Highfield Prep School, part of the Harrogate Ladies' College family of schools, is looking to recruit a Learning Support Practitioner to provide 1-2-1 support to an existing pupil.

This support is to be offered for remainder of the academic year until 3 July 2026, and may be renewed for further years depending on the funding available.

The role is to provide 1-2-1 support to one pupil in Highfield Prep School. This is a term time only post. The role reports to the Head of Highfield.

To assist and support a pupil with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties.

Responsibilities of the post:

The Learning Support Practitioner's (LSP's) main role is to provide in class support for a child with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. The LSP will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other pupils in the class and make progress.

The LSP will be responsible for ensuring that the child completes activities set by the teacher and then implementing the targets on the pupils' Individual Education Plan (IEP) after assessment has been carried out by an Educational Psychologist. This will be in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the pupil:

To provide in class support to the designated pupil; To develop an understanding of the specific needs of child to be supported; To aid the child to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of Highfield Prep School; To establish a supportive relationship with the child concerned; To establish acceptance and inclusion of the child within Highfield Prep School; To manage the child as advised by the Class Teacher or SENCo To use methods of promoting and reinforcing the child 's self-esteem; To ensure the safety of the child while in your care; To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school To provide positive reinforcement, rewards and praise to the child, To attend INSET and other training as identified to assist the post holder in completing their duties;

Supporting the SENCO:

To work as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing and personal development of the child enhances their learning opportunities and life skills; To assist the SENCO to write an IEP and develop a suitable programme of support, and then carry out the programme, within Highfield Prep School; To maintain the SEN team's system of recording and monitoring of children's progress To provide feedback about the child'sdifficulties and/or progress to the SENCo; To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SENCo; To help create, adapt and/or find differentiated materials to enable the child to access the curriculum; To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENCo, or if unavailable, to the Deputy Head or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Supporting the School:

To foster links between home and school; To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN team; To contribute to Review meetings by invitation, as appropriate; To participate in relevant professional development; To be aware of and follow school policies and procedures; To maintain confidentiality about home-school child- teacher school work matters; To complete any other task as directed by the Deputy Head or Head of Highfield.

Planning and Organisation:

Plan, resource and evaluate adult directed activities for all; Ensure necessary materials and resources are available for all; Attend child protection training every year; Attend CPD courses and cascade information to the team at staff meeting.
Working with:

Assisting the child with particular learning difficulties; Participating in school trips and outings if required.
Assessment of:

Observe the child whilst in school; Write up summative and formative observations, and write reports; Complete formal and informal assessments of the child.
Care and Welfare of:

Administer first aid to the child or adults and record as appropriate in the accident book. Ensure that the parents/carers are informed. Supervise and assist dressing and toileting of the child as appropriate. Provide comfort and reassurance to the child when in distress; Accompany the child to hospital or HLC Wellness Centre as appropriate.
Confidentiality:

Staff must read and agree to the Confidentiality policy. The individual child must not be discussed out of school; The child's records and information must be kept confidential.
Professional conduct:

To ensure written communications with parents are correctly spelt and punctuated; To remain professional with the upmost respect when discussing sensitive issues with parents; To respect one another's opinions and voice, supporting one another when necessary; To seek support if you are unsure of how to address a parent or are faced with a difficult situation; To have

respect for others:

including all staff (teaching and non-teaching), other trainees, and parents;

To demonstrate appropriate behaviour:

towards all adults and young people in relation to contacts in formal and informal settings;

To have the ability to listen and act on feedback and advice:

from management and other relevant staff at HLC;

To take responsibility for their own learning:

be able to discuss professional strengths in relation to practice and raise action points for their development; To act in accordance with guidance as stated in the Staff Handbook.

Person specification

Essential

Experience of working with in Key Stage 1 and 2; Experience of working with children with special educational needs in a primary school setting; Have GCSE, O Level or equivalent Maths and English Have an appreciation and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils; Have an interest in how children learn and behave; Have a sound knowledge and understanding of the welfare requirements of children; Have a secure, detailed knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures; Have a secure knowledge of observation, planning and recording cycle; Have a secure knowledge of child development. Be able to role model behaviour both in classroom and in the school environment for the children Have excellent communication both verbally and in writing; Be able to maintain confidentiality; Be IT literate; Be patient and flexible to assist the child in their learning;

Desirable

Have training in aspects of SEND.

Harrogate Ladies' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will not be allowed to start in school until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This position is in regular, regulated activity making it exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15,964.10 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym
Work Location: In person