Graduate LSA / LSA
Westminster
Long Term / Full Time
ASAP Start
£100 per day
About the role
Working closely with our SENCO and other experienced teaching professionals providing support and guidance, your role will be to:
- implement personalised learning programmes with individual students / groups in or outside lessons
- assist teachers in planning lessons and resources for a particular subject area
- enhance the provision for students by taking responsibility for specific long-term projects or short-term learning activities
- support teachers in monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development
- co-tutor a form group and contribute towards enrichment and extra-curricular provision.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide in-class support for students as required.
- To work with individual SEN students on a withdrawal basis, as directed by the SENCo / Head of SEN. ∙ To make sure that students have understood the teacher’s instructions and to liaise with the teacher as necessary.
- To liaise with subject teacher before / during the lesson to ensure that effective support and planning is occurring.
- To establish an effective working relationship with students and colleagues.
- To assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the, SENCo, classroom teachers and the Head of SEN.
- To provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
- Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
- To inform the teacher of any difficulties students may be experiencing.
- To inform the HOD/SENCo of any developments concerning SEN students.
- To accompany pupils / classes on educational visits where appropriate.
- To attend staff and department meetings.
- To attend reviews of the students’ progress and contribute as appropriate.
- To participate in staff training and to highlight own training needs.
- To provide general assistance within the department as directed by the SENCo / Head of SEN.
- To liaise with parents / guardians as appropriate.
- To support students with homework / coursework at lunchtime where necessary.
- To implement personalised learning programmes with individual students / groups in or outside lessons.
- To assist teachers in planning lessons and resources.
Person Specification
- Excellent degree (minimum 2.1) in a relevant subject
- Genuine and demonstrable interest in working with young people and education. Commitment to achievement for all, regardless of background or ability.
- Excellent literacy and communication skills.
- Ability to lend subject-specialism to the learning and development of secondary-school pupils. Enthusiasm, initiative, resilience and pro-activity.
- Willingness to learn and participate in a dynamic educational setting.
- Ability to be a role-model to young people.
- An ability to assist in Maths and/or Science would be desirable.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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