Learning Support Assistant
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education, London, W14 9PAThis job expired on 21 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
21 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only, 32.5 Hours per week from 8.45am to 3.45pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 academic year
Pay scale
- Scale 3 point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
- To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom.
Description of duties
- Work in partnership with parents/carers, teachers and other professionals to provide effective support for learning activities, tailoring support to the needs of the individual pupils.
- Contribute to the planning, preparation, maintenance and evaluation of learning activities and environment, identifying areas of improvement and new developments where necessary.
- Establish constructive relationships with children, and interact with them according to their individual learning and emotional needs.
- Take a role in supporting and delivering all aspects of the curriculum.
- Monitor, assess, report and maintain records of pupils and their performance.
- Work with individual children/ small groups within the classroom and withdraw pupils from the class when required.
- Plan, prepare and deliver specific interventions linked to individual needs.
- Be proactive in the review of strategies and initiatives.
- Provide feedback to Key Workers, Teachers, SENDCo and parents/carers.
- Actively respond, and work flexibly, to children’s’ diverse needs both in and out of the classroom environment.
- Assist the designated teacher in creating differentiated resources and programmes to support pupils’ needs.
- Promote self-esteem by praising effort and ensuring identifiable success in the classroom.
- Ensure the safety and integration of students with physical and sensory difficulties.
- Accompany children on educational outings/ school activities, and take responsibility for a named child/group under the general supervision of the teacher.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is a rich learning environment for both children and staff. It’s a special place, with a number of innovative features:
- Professional development is central to our school. Each member of staff collaborates with colleagues from across the school to improve their practice and develop new ways of supporting children.
- English language is at the heart of everything we do, with children given the chance to develop a love of books, of stories and early writing skills every day.
- Support & nurture. Our class sizes and teacher numbers mean that more time can be spent on really understanding the needs of each child.
- Best practice. The way we teach and the way children learn doesn't happen by accident. We make sure our teachers keep up to date with the latest developments in teaching and learning and we're very proud of the fact that our bespoke approach to teaching and learning has evolved over time to meet the specific needs ofour children. Importantly, it's an approachbased on best practice drawn from the work of colleagues, academics and schools all over the world.
- Growth Mindset. We are on a 'Growth Mindset' journey. Inspired by the work of Carol Dweck, and her colleaguesWe believe that intelligence and abilities can be significantly developed through practice; that an individual's end point is not pre-determined and that there is limitless potential for growth.
- Microcosm. We believe that our school should be a microcosm of the best of the world around us. Our approach to teaching helps us to achieve this by actively developingchildren's social and relationship skills and promoting apositive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and respected.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Normand Croft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS.
Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 214 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@normandcroft.lbhf.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7385 6847
Normand Croft is a 2-11 community nursery and primary school in West Kensington, London. We have up to 30 children in a year group. Children come with a wide variety of starting points and backgrounds to create a rich and diverse multi-cultural community. English language is at the heart of everything we do, with children given the chance to develop a love of reading and writing skills every day.
We all strive to make a real impact on these children’s lives and learning. We have a strong sense of purpose which comes from serving children who, despite often living in socially disadvantaged and, at times, challenging environments, all have huge potential.
Our shared values guide everything that we do. We are known for creating a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere where every child has the chance to find their voice, be supported and be given a rich range of opportunities and experiences that will inspire them to enjoy school and make rapid progress.
Arranging a visit to Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@normandcroft.lbhf.sch.uk.
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