Learning Support Assistant
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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm but open to negotiation for the right candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 1, Step 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Support students and teaching staff in the learning environment. Support may include one-to-one support with literacy, language skills and numeracy, or it may be providing support in the form of note-taking in class, “talking to tape” or providing individual or group support in the classroom under the guidance of teaching staff. Flexibility is key. However, where possible, we utilise people’s strengths when deciding the environment in which they are placed.
TASKS SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
Assist students in the location and use of learning resources, including IT based and multi-media facilities.
Work with individual students or small groups of students to deliver an agreed programme devised by academic staff.
Enable the students to successfully undertake his/her studies.
Support students in class.
Take a proactive role in promoting positive behaviour by students, adopt a consistent approach in dealing with student discipline in accordance with School policy and advise academic and/or senior staff of any issues relating to student discipline.
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER
Support teaching staff in the delivery of learning programmes.
Provide support in the form of notetaking, one-to-one guidance or specific skills improvement as required.
Work in partnership with teaching staff to support student learning and curriculum delivery
Report regularly to the academic staff on student progress.
Accompany teachers and students on residential and non-residential visits during and outside normal hours. Purpose of Job Main Responsibilities 2
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Participate in the Professional Development Programme and undertake training as required, including all areas of office technology.
Be available to assist in enrolment procedures, which may require additional hours including evenings and weekends, for example during the Autumn Term.
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
Participate in relevant staff meetings.
Participate in parents' evenings, open days and social functions during and outside normal hours.
Keep up-to-date with Quality Improvement initiatives and to be aware of, and meet, service standards for the Faculty or Division.
Propose any ideas that may help to promote and extend the School’s reputation and efficient running of the School.
Work safely, consider the safety of others and work within the guidelines stated in the School Health and Safety Policy.
Work flexibly, which may include evenings, open days, parents' evenings and possibly weekends. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.
EQUALITIES Ensure implementation and promotion in employment and service delivery of the Council’s equal opportunities policies and statutory responsibilities.
CHILDREN’S STANDARD To ensure the best outcomes for Westminster's children, employers in the City Council area have produced a "Westminster Standard" for all members of the children's workforce. This Standard will ensure that all staff working with our children are: "representative of the Westminster community, flexible, competent and confident, ready to listen to children and their carers, work in partnership with users and colleagues, and committed to safeguarding and providing the best possible service for children, as well as promoting their health and wellbeing".
What the school offers its staff
The school offers the opportunity to:
Ø work in close partnership with a dedicated and supportive staff and Governing body
Ø develop your career in a beautiful school with excellent facilities and positive links with parents and the vibrant local community
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau).
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About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@stvincentsprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02031460743
The Governors of this outstanding school, which has a very caring ethos, invite applications from enthusiastic teachers to join a professional, dedicated, hardworking and supportive team.
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