Learning Support Assistant/HLTA

West Ashtead Primary Academy, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2PX

15 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 09:00 - 15:00 LSA role including 30 minutes unpaid break and 30 minutes Midday Supervisor duty Friday: 08:30 - 15:30 HLTA role including 30 minutes unpaid break and 30 minutes Midday Supervisor duty
Contract type: Fixed term - Until the end of the academic year 31.08.2025 initially
Actual salary: Actual salary from £16,428 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Exciting Hybrid Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? West Ashtead Primary Academy is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a unique hybrid role that combines the responsibilities of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, a Learning Support Assistant and a Midday Supervisor. This position offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the educational and pastoral well-being of our pupils.

All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role - please see the job description and person specifications. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience.

About the Role

This is a varied role where you will be responsible for supporting teaching and learning as well as supervising pupils at lunchtime.

Key Responsibilities: ●HLTA Support:

○ Plan and prepare lessons with teachers, contributing to all stages of the planning cycle.

○ Develop and prepare resources for learning activities.

○ Teach whole classes under an agreed system of supervision (HLTA).○ Provide feedback to teachers and pupils on lesson content, pupil responses, and behavior.

○ Motivate and progress pupils’ learning.

○ Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

○ Organise and manage the learning environment and resources.

○ Assess pupil progress and modify methods to meet individual needs.

○ Contribute to observation and assessment programs.

○ Assist teachers in offering mentoring support to other teaching assistants (HLTA)

Midday Supervision:

○ Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and classrooms during the midday break.

○ Ensure pupils wash hands before eating and tidy up after themselves.

○ Manage pupils who are sick and clean up any mess.

○ Organise games and play activities for pupils.

○ Report difficult pupils or behaviour to the Lead Midday Supervisor.

○ Administer first aid

Learning Support Assistant Duties:

○ Assist with the care and well-being of pupils, including dressing and toileting.

○ Support pupils' development and promote independence.

○ Assist in the planning, preparation, and supervision of class activities.

○ Work with small groups of pupils.

○ Take charge of outdoor play activities.

○ Prepare classrooms and activity areas.

○ Maintain and clean classroom equipment.

○ Liaise with parents and other professionals to support pupils.

○ Contribute to reviews of pupils' progress.

○ Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.

○ Maintain accurate records of pupils’ work and achievements.

○ Promote the school's policies and ethos and positive pupil behavior

Essential Requirements:

● Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.

● Minimum of two years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.

● Knowledge of the English and Maths curriculum.

● Understanding of behavior management and safeguarding procedures.

● Effective oral and written communication skills.● Excellent interpersonal skills.

● Good organizational and time management skills.

● Sound IT skills.

● Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

● Ability to supervise pupils effectively.

● Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

● Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachers.

● Willingness to attend school training sessions.

● Patience, calmness, and a firm but fair approach to discipline.

● A commitment to the principles of equal opportunity.

Desirable:

● First aid experience (training can be arranged).

● Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice.

● Experience of supporting children in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

● A supportive and collaborative working environment.

● Plenty of opportunity for continuous professional development.

● The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.