Job Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH INDEED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for the role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139553/EDV-2024-ICEA-98229 and fill out our application form.

Role Summary

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all students receive world class education. You will take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, developmental and social needs of our students.

You will work closely with teachers, school staff, students and their families to ensure that all students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed and go on to lead great lives.

Key areas of responsibility - What will you be doing

Build Knowledge

To proactively engage with CPD, using any feedback to help continue to improve practice. To apply our research based fundamentals when supporting students both in and out of the classroom. Whether this be through whole class, small group or 1:1 support. To assist individuals and groups of students in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Build Trust

Foster strong and positive relationships with team members, staff, students, families, stakeholders, and external professionals through effective communication and collaboration. Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality. Communicating clearly, effectively and fairly with the school community to build trust and a positive rapport.

Prioritisation

To be a key worker for a number of students, working closely with students, their families and staff whilst leading on the assess, plan, do and review cycle. To support students with their attendance to school, promoting and encouraging resilience and for students to take responsibility. Efficiently manage time and resources to ensure the completion of essential tasks while balancing competing demands. Being a flexible and adaptable member of the team that provides support to ensure the students needs are met.

Clarity and Energy

Communicate clearly and concisely, in a timely manner, conveying information effectively to team members and other stakeholders, following up on actions. Exhibit enthusiasm and motivation in daily activities to inspire and energise the students to dream big, take responsibility and be kind, supporting a positive and inclusive school environment.

Follow Up

To work in partnership with Support Teams, Teachers and school staff, ensuring actions are completed in a timely manner. To assist with the assessment, monitoring and recording of students progress, health, behaviour and general wellbeing. To feedback any information (including concerns) regarding the well-being and educational needs of students to appropriate staff.

How you will be doing it

Dream Big

Deliver value opportunities for world class education for all students. Supporting students to dream big, raising aspirations and students self-belief through empowering language and support.

Take Responsibility

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the department. Ensure Health and Safety and Safeguarding are at the centre of your approach. Take accountability for your own development and aspire to deliver the very best practice across all areas of your role. To attend staff meetings and CPD days.

Be Kind

To encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students, supporting our inclusive culture. Support positive strategies for promoting equality and for challenging racial and other prejudice.

Qualifications

GCSE's or equivalent to include Maths & English at a C grade or above Good levels of literacy and numeracy

Experience

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Strong organisational and time management skills A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Flexible, adaptable and able to handle unexpected changes in schedules. Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines Self-motivated and able to work in a team to collaborate with teachers, staff, parents/carers and external agencies to deliver effective support to students

Desirable

Previous experience of working with children with complex needs/challenging behaviours within a school environment or similar Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs Strong ability to work with technology and educational software Knowledge of issues relevant to education and child development

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH INDEED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for the role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139553/EDV-2024-ICEA-98229 and fill out our application form.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.64-13.98 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person