Learning Support Assistant Level 2

PURPOSE

To support students within a classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. To advise staff on the specific needs of students and how best to use this information to target appropriate support.

Essential qualifications

• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Essential Experience

• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Be able to produce reports in a timely manner and carry out basic administrative tasks

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Be able to relate to young people
• Be able to supervise and assist students
• Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages
• Have good organisational skills

Essential Personal Qualities

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Be a team player used to working collaboratively
• Be willing to undergo training as necessary
• Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care
• Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’
• Be adaptable and resilient
• Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
• Be proactive in supporting colleagues
• Possess a good sense of humour Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance
• Be willing to attend relevant CPD and support the CPD of others

SAFEGUARDING

St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment