Learning Support Assistants

Job Title: Learning Support Assistants

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire 

Salary: Support Staff Grade B1 £24,027 per annum (FTE)

Job Type: Part Time Temporary Appointments for 1 year with possible extension (term-time only)

Hours of Work: 

Role 1 - 30 Hours Per Week between the hours of 8.45am and 4.30pm

Actual Salary £17,091.12

Role 2 - 20 hours a week

11.30 to 3.30 5 days a week or 8.45 to 4.30 3 days a week

Actual Salary £11,394.09

Flexibility considered, days/hours to be discussed at interview stage. Salary will then be updated based on actual hours.

About Us:

Oaklands is a Catholic Academy taking in boys and girls from 11 -18, which has been established by the Diocese of Portsmouth for the education of Catholic children who live within the designated parish catchment area allocated to the school. In addition, Oaklands also takes in a number of children from other Christian denominations whose parents have specifically requested a Catholic education at the school, provided that they satisfy the criteria laid down in the Governors’ Admissions Policy.

About The Role and Responsibilities:

Teaching and learning:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Student Plans and
• Passports and help monitor the progress of SEN Students against set targets.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Work with other professionals, such as specialist teacher advisers and occupational therapists, as necessary in order to implement any recommendations and supervise any therapy programme indicated.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records by providing feedback on student progress.
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills
• Plan, deliver and monitor basic skills intervention programme in accordance with guidance given by the Intervention Coordinator and the SENCO.
• Support students to become independent learners by the use of effective questioning techniques.
• Supervise homework clubs and general support sessions to help students consolidate their learning

Administrative duties:

• Provide updates on student progress as required by the SENCO/class teacher.
• Maintain accurate records for identified students including the use of the whole school provision tracker
• Photocopying and filing duties as may be required by SENCO or class teacher.
• Undertake other administrative duties from time to time as identified by the SENCO
• Maintaining accurate record of objectives and CPD.
• Preparation of resources for use in the Learning Support area to help develop basic skills including liaison with subject teachers as required.
• Ensure registers and student intervention sessions are maintained in accordance with set procedures.

About You:

Essential:

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths • Strong commitment to team-working and partnership
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Appropriate professional attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• Excellent communication skills —verbal and written
• Stamina, initiative and resilience
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Confidence
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Smart appearance and friendly manner
• Ability to work In sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the school
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and inspire students
• Values and respects the views and the needs of children and young people
• Imagination and vision

The following would be desirable:

• Level 3 qualifications
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Recent participation in a range of relevant I in-service training
• Experience of working in an educational establishment (mixed comprehensive school)
• Recent experience of whole school Initiatives
• Experience of developing positive relationships with a range of different students
• Ability to effectively use ICT packages • Ability to use relevant equipment, resources and technology
• Sense of humour

Please note all staff will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS application following the initial offer of employment.

Additional Information:

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 25th November 2024.

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form and consent form to fill in.

These forms will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Learning Support Worker, LSA, LA, Educational Support Teacher, Educational Assistant, Carer, Care Support, Care Coordinator, Autism Care Worker, Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, may also be considered for this role.