Learning Support Assistant - Temporary Contract (for one academic year)

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Reports to: Headteacher

Hours: 22.5 hours (Temporary, part time)

Location: Fishbourne CE Primary School

Function of the post:

Contribute to pupils’ development including their physical and mental well-being, and supporting teaching and learning in the class room, providing general and specific assistance to pupils under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the class teacher.

Principal Accountabilities:

• In liaison with and under the guidance of the class teacher, support pupils on an individual or small group basis to complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning.
• Assist with delivery of the curriculum in all areas, supporting the learning outcomes using the teacher’s planned teaching and learning methods.
• Support the school in implementing a consistent behaviour policy, encouraging excellent behaviour through positive feedback and praise, reinforcing school rules and procedures with clear expectations, and raising concerns about any behaviours with the class teacher.
• As directed by the class teacher, monitor and record children’s responses to learning, and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress, in accordance with school policy.
• Assist in break-time and lunchtime supervision, including facilitating games and activities, and undertake first-aid duties.
• Assist with special activities (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days), accompany children on school visits, and where appropriate be involved in extracurricular activities (e.g. clubs, presentation evenings)
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the class teacher (e.g. photocopying, filing, collation of reports and pupil work)
• Participate in meetings, employer training and development and in performance management, contributing to the identification of their own and of team development needs.
• Follow all school policies with specific reference to the Behaviour, Child Protection, Health and Safety and Learning and Teaching policies.

Other Duties:

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with you, we may update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.

Equality and Inclusion:

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. We are committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the School has a number of policies that you should ensure you are familiar with and compliant to. All policies are available from the Headteacher. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment.

Right to Work:

Current British and European Law states that a person cannot be employed to this post if they do not have permission to live and work in the UK. For further guidance and information contact the Headteacher.

Health & Safety:

To ensure an effective and safe environment that promotes the welfare of children and staff, you will take responsibility to be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on your own work and that of others. You should familiarise yourself with the School’s Health and Safety policies.

Data Protection:

You will be responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities such as confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Employment Practices Data Protection Code 2002.

Safer Recruitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Staff will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Service certification as part of the recruitment process. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs.

Principal Attributes and Person Specification:

Essential requirements are those, without which, the candidate would not be able to do the job. It is expected that the post holder will have the knowledge and qualifications indicated or equivalent qualifications and experience.

• Awareness of sensory processing and the impact on behaviour and engagement
• Following structured intervention plans
• Flexible thinking with a child-centred led approach