Learning Support Assistant

Location: South Liverpool
Position: Full-Time Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2024

About Us:

We are a vibrant and inclusive primary school in South Liverpool, committed to providing a supportive and stimulating environment for all pupils. Our aim is to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn and grow.

Role Overview:

Working under the direction of a qualified teacher, the Learning Support Assistant will:

• Support class teachers with individuals or small groups of children.
• Promote inclusion and equal learning opportunities for all pupils.
• Use behaviour management strategies to create a purposeful learning environment.
• Safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Follow the Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning:

• Understand the learning support needs of individual pupils.
• Assist with activities set by teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils' work, clarify instructions, and help with tasks.
• Adjust learning activities based on pupils' responses.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Support the evaluation of pupils' progress.
• Arrange and provide resources for lessons.
• Foster positive relationships and model good behaviour.
• Encourage cooperative interactions and engagement.
• Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Assist in creating and implementing individual learning plans.
• Provide ongoing support for pupils needing extra interventions.
• Help with school trips, events, and activities.
• Offer feedback to parents and carers on various matters.

School Support:

• Contribute to the school's ethos and values.
• Comply with school policies and legislation on safeguarding, equality, and health and safety.
• Promote equality and inclusion.
• Supervise pupils outside lesson times.
• Undertake duties such as first aid and administration of medication.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Support the Pupil Premium Strategy.
• Participate in school activities, including meetings and clubs.

Communication and Coordination:

• Work with teaching staff and the SENCO to support pupils.
• Assist in timetabling interventions.
• Contribute to annual reviews and report on intervention effectiveness.
• Use ICT to support learning and develop pupils' independence.

Professional Development:

• Participate in training and professional development.
• Provide feedback on training and report progress to a mentor.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting pupils' learning and development, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Bethany Coleman on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).