Learning Support Assistant

Responsible to: ASENCO

Based at: Dinnington High School

Paid on: Band D

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST

Facilitate individuals/groups of students’ access to and progress in the curriculum, usually by assisting the students in class but sometimes in a withdrawal situation, and impact positively on students’ learning and achievement.

MAIN DUTIES

• To encourage and motivate students and to increase their self-esteem and independence.
• Together with the subject teacher and Inclusion Department develop an understanding of student’s needs and methods of working, supporting with rewards, sanctions and individual learning and behaviour plans as required.
• To adopt a general role of care for all students.
• To support students for assessment purposes when appropriate.
• To reinforce subject matter delivered by the class teacher.
• To reinforce or clarify spoken and written instructions.
• Where appropriate, to work with students in the classroom or in a withdrawal situation.
• To develop students language, basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• To implement Academy/Trust policies.
• To have a basic grasp of ICT and be prepared, with support and training, to monitor progress of students upon whom they focus.
• To support the department in minor administrative tasks.

Additional Duties

• To carry out duties under the direction and supervision of the ASENCO, subject leader and the class teacher.
• To be willing to adapt and be flexible in duties and approaches.
• To attend meetings as required within terms of employment.
• To help with the preparation of resources and equipment and other clerical duties as appropriate.
• To attend INSET sessions within the academy as required by terms of employment and further sessions for personal development at the Learning Support Assistant’s discretion.

Procedures and Administration

• To keep records of work undertaken with students and with the class teacher to identify progress achieved.
• With training, to access available data to monitor student progress and achievement.
• To communicate and pass on information to the class teacher and ASENCO.
• Alongside the subject teacher, to understand and act upon aims, objectives and targets of both EHCP and Student Support Plans and to implement Code of Practice.
• To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
• To observe at all times confidentiality appropriate to the post and to work with Trust guidelines of Data Protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager.
• You may be required to work up to 2 evenings per academic year to support Trust events.

FOR NEW STAFF - Please note this job has a Probationary Period of 6 Months and a Notice Period of 1 Month.

Safeguarding Statement

Our specialist provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide professional references, and follow all safeguarding policies and training requirements. Safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of staff, and we promote a culture of vigilance, professionalism, and care.