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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT YEAR 2 CLASS
Contract Type: Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Contract Term: Long term
Hours negotiable for the right candidate
Salary: £100 per day
Job Starts: Required ASAP
Purpose of the post:
To support the progress of students in school and to help ensure the successful adherence of the SEND Code of Practice.
Establish positive relationships with students grounded in mutual respect.
Support students with becoming more independent, preparing them for life beyond school.
Supervise and provide support for students, including those with special needs, disabilities and those new to English.
Set appropriate, challenging, and demanding expectations for all students and encourage a love for learning.
Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students and help to develop positive self-esteem.
Assist with the identification and assessment of SEN and EAL needs, as required.
Work with individual students, on a one-to-one basis, as required, supervised by the SENDCo or SEND Manager, or Inclusion Manager.
Participate in the running of small group withdrawal activities, as required.
Experience:
Experience of working effectively within a team and playing a motivating role
Ability to work with flexibility and independence
Experience with SEND/EAL would be an advantage
You may have some experience working with challenging behaviour
You will have some experience working with young people
Previous experience of working in a school or other academic environment
Qualifications and Training:
A good basic education to GCSE (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy. Or other evidence of being suitably numerate and literate in English
You will have or be willing to undergo appropriate First Aid training
Knowledge and Skills:
You have excellent literacy and communication skills, including proficiency in accurate written and spoken English the ability to make points clearly and confidently, providing information and advice in accurate spoken English, and able to understand the views of others
You have good numeracy skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics)
You have advanced ICT skills
If you are interested in this LSA opportunity, interviews are taking place NOW!
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.
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