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Learning support Assistant

Woodside Academy, Grays, Essex, RM16 2GJ

This job expired on 27 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  13 June 2022

• Closing date

  27 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week Monday - Friday -Term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £21,000
• Actual salary: £12,497

Learning support Assistant job summary

Experienced LSA needed to work with children with complex needs and who may need intimate care. Role includes: To establish supportive relationships with pupils concerned To promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils with SEN, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self reliance and self esteem. To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the Classroom To support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning. To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school To contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

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About Woodside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 660 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodside Academy website
• Email address: senco@woodsideacademy.org
• Phone number: 01375372513
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodside-academy-grays

Arranging a visit to Woodside Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email senco@woodsideacademy.org.

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