Learning Support Assistant

Waterside Primary Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU

28 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
8 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: Starting Bucks Pay Range 1B6 - 2:15

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our dedicated and happy Waterside team. This is a vital role in which you could truly make a difference to pupils and support them to reach their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To work with a whole class to support teaching and learning.

2. To liaise with the class teacher, SENDCo and other practitioners in the assessment of children with specific needs, in developing and implementing educational programmes for them, and in monitoring and evaluating both effectiveness of the programmes and the child’s progress.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

1. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, SENDCo, class teacher and SLT.

2. Work with and support individuals or groups of children on specific activities such as reading, writing, practical, creative, physical and recreational activities.

3. Assist in the implementation of individual and group intervention programmes for students and help monitor their progress, recording this as directed.

4. Assist with maintaining student records.

5. Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop the children’s social skills.

6. Undertake observations and assessments of children, as directed.

7. Provide the class teacher with regular feedback on relevant aspects of work undertaken and on pupils’ progress.

8. Undertake routine marking of work.

9. Organise reading books and book bags for children.

Planning and Organisation

1. Discuss, and follow the class teacher’s plan for the lesson/day/week/term and be actively involved in this process.

2. Support with the general management and organisation of children and resources/equipment which relate to the support of children.

3. Assist with the planning, organising and supervising of educational visits and outings.

4. Input data (e.g. assessment results) into computer programs such as Word and Excel.

5. Collect and record money brought in by the children, e.g. for school trips.

6. Prepare the classroom and associated areas for use, including photocopying and preparing materials and setting out equipment and resources. Clean and put away materials, equipment, and resources after use. Tidy classroom and associated areas.

7. Make up and maintain worksheets and other teaching aids. Prepare work and notices for display purposes. Complete or assist with displays.

Supervision and Guidance

1. Assist with the supervision of children, including but not necessarily limited to:

Within classroom settings

Taking supervisory responsibility for a whole class for short periods when required

During school assembly

When on playground duty, and when children are leaving the classroom or returning from outside

On outings and educational visits

Using the cloakroom/toilets/washrooms

Changing before and after recreational activities

Not participating in an activity

2. When the class is being taught by a PPA or supply teacher, to be proactive in providing support, including with behaviour management, actively taking part in the lesson.

3. Implement the school’s behaviour management policy and promote high standards of behaviour at all times. This includes being a good role model in terms of one’s own conduct, speech and dress.

Care and Welfare

1. Undertake medical duties and administer care/first aid. Report injuries to appropriate authorities within the school, enter details in the accident book. Issue prescribed medication. (Following prior agreement with parents, once training has been undertaken and in line with the school’s policy)

2. Care appropriately for children taken ill whilst at school and to inform/contact parents, once the class teacher or member of SLT has made the decision that the child should be sent home. In the case of head injuries, even minor bangs, to call parents even when the child is not going home.

3. Ensure Health and Safety regulations are complied with at all times, reporting any concerns in accordance with the school’s policy and procedures

4. Report any child protection concerns immediately to the designated person or their deputy, in accordance with school procedures

5. Assist children with:

Toileting

The attainment of personal hygiene skills

The removal and replacement of clothing/footwear

Cleaning and/or changing following sickness, soiling etc.

Liaison

1. Liaise with other members of staff.

2. Liaise with parents and carers, including making phone calls home when directed.

3. Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and educational psychologists, as necessary.

Other Associated Activities

1. Attend relevant courses, meetings and training days to develop experience and broaden awareness, expertise and skills.

2. Undertake specific administrative tasks at the direction of the Headteacher.

3. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the Trust conduct policy.

4. Promote the positive image of the Trust and the School within the local community.

5. Participate with the school’s performance management process.

6. Undertake emergency or PPA cover of a class if required.

7. Undertake other duties from time to time as the head teacher requires.

8. To follow all Trust and School policies and procedures.

The duties of this post will be reviewed annually and may vary from time to time without changing their general character or level of responsibility entailed.

The Kings Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.