Learning Support Assistant

Part time, permanent Grade 5, 16.25 hours, 39 weeks (38 term time + 1 week during holidays) £9,777 (Annual Actual) Working pattern: 8.45am to 12.00pm , Monday - Friday A Learning Support Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures. This will include supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis and providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting small groups of pupils. We’re looking for someone who is: Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail. A good communicator, both verbally and in writing. Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks. Has experience of working with children. Has a good level of literacy and numeracy. Is patient, engaging, caring and creative. Is able to work in a team. Is be self-motivated. Roles and Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times. To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities. To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with individual pupils or small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives. To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans. To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies. To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs. To interact with and respond positively to…