Learning Support Assistant - Kensington and Chelsea

Learning Support Assistant

Kensington and Chelsea

£100 per day

Term time only

ASAP Start date

Main Purpose of the job: To work under the instruction / guidance of the Class Teacher, Senior Leaders and SENDCo; to deliver support to an individual child or a group of pupils/class; to enable them to access learning and maximise their chances academically, socially and morally.

Main Purpose of the Job:

·       To work under the guidance of the class teacher, SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team to deliver support, to enable them to access learning and maximise their chances academically, socially and emotionally.

·       To assist teachers and senior staff to ensure pupil progress; this will include working on Outcomes within the child’s Educational Healthcare Plan (EHCP).

·       To ensure accurate records and observations are kept as well as, where appropriate, helping assess and feedback.

·       To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.

·       To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

·       To administer routine assessments and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

·       To supervise during break and lunch times.

·       To support the after school provision including play provision and clubs.(this will be paid on top of salary

What else do we offer?

·       An experienced Leadership Team with a shared vision working in partnership across the federation.

·       Hard-working leaders who strive to ensure that both pupils and staff enjoy coming to school.

·       We are passionate about supporting our staff in their career development and success through care and guidance.

·       A working environment that values wellbeing and supports work-life balance.

·       Vibrant, multicultural and inclusive city schools that have positive, diverse communities and a determination that all children will succeed.

·       A comprehensive range of CPD for all our staff through the partnership including inschool training and external specialist SEND training.

·       Performance management and coaching to support career progression.

·       Opportunities to undertake school-led Initial Teacher Training, with the relevant experience.

·       Exceptionally well-behaved children who love to learn.

·       A relaxed, fun working environment where all adults are equally valued and supported.

Person Specification:

Experience

Working with young children, perhaps as a parent or voluntary worker

·       Knowledge and Understanding – The Learning Support Assistant should have understanding of:

·       child development and the ways in which children learn;

·       the roles played by various adults in a child’s education;

·       behaviour management strategies;

·       equal opportunities;

Skills – The Learning Support Assistant will be able to:

·       work with an individual child in order to achieve their learning goals in lessons and also to support their emotional and social development;

·       help staff to achieve their whole class objectives;

·       assist children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work;

·       explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence; supervise children, and adhere to defined behaviour management policies;

·       accept and respond to authority and supervision;

·       work with guidance, but show initiative; o liaise and communicate effectively with others;

·       demonstrate good organisational and timekeeping skills;

·       reflect on and develop professional practice; display work effectively, and make and maintain whole class teaching resources;

Qualifications- good numeracy and literacy skills ideally GCSE C or equivalent

Values- a career which evidences shared values with Fox Federation and a commitment to personal learning and development

Commitment to excellence and the maximising of academic and personal achievement for all pupils

Equality - an ability to ensure that each child’s identity is respected, maintained and enhanced and that stereotypes are challenged in a sensitive way.

Partnership – respect for the views of parents and a commitment to the importance of the involvement of parents in the learning process

Communication- the proven ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with pupils, parents and colleagues

Collaboration- ability to be an active team-member, maintain good relations with colleagues and get the best out of others.

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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