Learning Support Assistant Full & Part Time Roles

Full and Part Time Roles available.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, highly motivated and dedicated staff team as a Learning Support Assistant at New Fosseway School.

The role of an Learning Support Assistant is to provide support to pupils to assist the class teacher in the delivery of the curriculum and EHCP provision.

New Fosseway School is a special school for pupils between the ages of 4—19. We offer high quality education for children with a range of needs including severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils are grouped by ability and to meet their social needs rather than age. They learn core skills including Literacy, Numeracy and Science as well as life and living skills including cookery and gardening. Some of our pupils are non-verbal using alternative means of communication including Makaton, signs, symbols or communication aids, often using a multi-sensory approach.

Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging. They may get frustrated, anxious and emotional and you will need to guide them through it by helping them to manage their feelings and behaviour. You will have the ongoing support of a skilled and dedicated team.

We are seeking staff who can;

· Promote the schools vision, values and aims

· Are enthusiastic, energetic, patient and have a keen interest in special education

· Can be adaptable and flexible

· Are looking to join a supportive, happy, caring and hard working school

What we can offer;

· A positive and caring ethos with children at the centre of all we do

· An enthusiastic, dedicated and well trained staff team

· A comprehensive induction and support programme

· A wide range of CPD opportunities and potential career progression

Staff Benefits:

· My pocket GP—a 24/7 GP service app

· Counselling helpline

· Retail discounts

· Onsite parking

· Access to continued professional development

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION

NEW FOSSEWAY SCHOOL JOB, BRISTOL GRADE 8 SCP12

ESSENTIAL (Must have)

Knowledge & Experience

Hold GCSE Grade C or above [or equivalent] in English & Maths, plus at least three other Academic subjects or NVQ 3 in a relevant field

At least 2 years experience of working effectively in a learning / child care setting

Level 2 qualifications

Skills of empathy, listening, communication and responding with appropriate language to build rapport with children and carers from a variety of ages, abilities and backgrounds.

An understanding of the needs of children and young adults.

Abilities & Aptitudes

Aptitude to develop a knowledge of the role within an education environment through achievement of NVQ level 3 in an appropriate field.

Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment

Communication skills to promote and develop effective working with children, colleagues and carers/agencies at bin appropriate level to achieve understanding and constructive response

DESIRABLE (Should have)

Knowledge & Experience

Understanding of how different children develop and learn and the experience to identify and apply appropriate processes to achieve progression

Understanding of the role of the class teacher, the parent or carer and external agencies in developing and maintaining an effective learning environment

Previous experience of Further education within SEN

Current first aid certificate

Abilities & Aptitudes

The ability to contribute effectively to the workload, planning, supervision and responsibilities of a team

Ability to work on own initiative, including recognition of the appropriate level at which to refer issues elsewhere for effective resolution

Proven communication and inter-personal skills evidenced by dealing with a diverse range of contacts about potentially complicated and/or sensitive issues.

ADVANTAGEOUS (Could have)

Knowledge & Experience

Previous, varied experience of working with children in a range of educational settings (e.g. Care, Development or School).

Experience of working in a setting subject to Health & Safety, Hygiene, Child Welfare & Protection regulations

Experience of effective supervision of the work of colleagues to achieve defined outcomes

Abilities & Aptitudes

Ability to plan, review and carry out duties without supervision

Ability to communicate in a language other than English

Job Description:

JOB TITLE Learning Support Assistant

GRADE Bristol Grade 8

Purpose of the Job

To provide support for learning activities and the social / emotional development of children on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the line manager

Key Job Outcomes

1. Support for children’s learning

Following work plans approved by the teaching staff, provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children, including those with special needs, to achieve defined progression targets in a child’s individual education plan and in class plans through

· activities, interventions, empathetic and sympathetic listening, direct guidance and the provision of appropriate positive feedback to behaviour

· developing the physical, emotional and educational development of children

· supervising and encouraging safe behaviour of individual and groups

· analysis of achievement to develop reinforcement of structured learning habits

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which meets defined targets for accessing the curriculum as set by the line manager

2. Support for the learning environment

Develop work plans, following guidance from the teaching staff, and prepare, store, retrieve, sort and display materials, finished work, equipment, topic work plans and/or assignment documents to provide an effective learning environment as determined by the teacher to

· promote the required standards of achievement and performance, including feedback through structured assessment, for individuals and groups within the classroom

· support the development of continuous improvement in both personal performance in the job and the work of the team

· assist in the development, monitoring, reviewing and progression of children’ learning plans

· support invigilation and assessment processes, recording, keeping and retrieving accurate records and following defined procedures

· assist the manager in developing continuity and consistency in the work of the support team

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which achieves the attainment of standards in learning progress by the school required by the Head and Governors, the LA and the Office for Standards in Education [OFSTED]

3. Care and support for children

Attend to the day to day needs of children, inside and outside the classroom, by

· provision of personal, social, hygiene, welfare and behaviour support

· intervention to promote the progress of individual children in attaining defined goals

· promoting effective pastoral care for individual children and groups, following defined procedures, and liaising with colleagues to create and retrieve accurate records to provide the basis for home/school liaison & contacts with other agencies

· reporting concerns about progress, identifying solutions, to the teacher

· assisting educational and therapeutic professionals in their delivery of specialist support programmed

· carrying out specified medical care procedures following direct specific training by a qualified practitioner

· assisting with the assessment by the teacher of individual children’s development through observation, creation and retrieval of records, discussion with colleagues and teachers to promote the social, emotional and behavioural standards defined by school and LA policies and procedures.

to promote the social, emotional and behavioural standards defined by school and LA policies and procedures.

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes

General Accountabilities

A. So far as reasonably practicable, the postholder must promote safe working practices by employees, and in premises/work areas for which the postholder is responsible, to maintain a safe working environment for employees and service users. These are defined in the Corporate Health, Safety and Welfare policy, departmental policies and codes of practice.

B. Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the City Council, and its commitment to equal opportunities

C. Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: £29,094.00-£31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person