Communication Learning Support Worker
St Matthias School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BHThis job expired on 16 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 December 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Scale (dependent upon experience and expertise) Term Time only
Communication Learning Support Worker job summary
We are seeking to further expand the SEND learning support team and wish to appoint an enthusiastic Communication Learning Support Worker to work in our Deaf Resource Base.
You will need initiative and be able to work collaboratively to provide a caring and stimulating environment for our children. You must have good interpersonal skills, ICT skills and enjoy working with children. We offer a friendly supportive working environment with a commitment to the continued professional development of staff.
Duties will include (but are not limited to): supporting students, as groups or individuals; supporting teachers; supporting the school and curriculum, as required.
In particular:
• Work with individuals or small groups of students, who are deaf or have a hearing impairment, within the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff
• Work with students with special educational needs and/or with students for whom English is not their first language
• To be aware of student problems, achievements, progress and report to the teacher as agreed
• Monitor student responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed
• Provide regular feedback to class teachers on student achievement, progress and problems
• Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the line manager
• Reading and scribing for students for whom this is their normal way of working
• Sharing good practice regarding what works when supporting and individual or group
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times at various times of the school day, including before and after school, according to contractual hours
• Accompany staff and supervise students on visits and trips as required
• The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience working and supporting in an educational setting
• British Sign Language at Level 2 or above
• Successfully planned and delivered interventions and booster groups
• Maths and English GCSE level A – C or equivalent
• A positive and supportive influence on the teacher and children you support
• The ability to recognise the child's needs & adapt the learning accordingly to ensure children thrive
• Committed to the learning and development of children within your care.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. References must be received before an offer of employment is given.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This post is subject to all necessary safeguarding checks this includes satisfactory references requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online checks, medical check, evidence of qualifications and of the right to work in the UK.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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About St Matthias School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 882 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Matthias School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquires@st-matthias.com
St Matthias is a good school where staff know students well. Leaders work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of the school’s diverse community. Students feel happy and safe at school. This is because leaders have created an environment where students are well supported and cared for. Leaders expect students to try hard in school. They do not tolerate disruption in lessons or at social times. In lessons students are polite and respectful of their teachers. Everyone gets access to a good-quality curriculum.
(Extracts from Ofsted Report published 10th January 2020)
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