Learning Support Assistant

Job Location	Linthwaite
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	13,422 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , part-time 12 months

Job Description

Part-Time Learning Support AssistantHuddersfield, HD7This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teaching / learning support assistant to join a lively, vibrant teaching team.Under the direction of the teacher and line manager, you will support students with additional and special educational needs, particularly with literacy and numeracy skills.Key Responsibilities:

Assist students with basic literacy and numeracy skills
Encourage student interest and motivation, providing both individual and group assistance up to 8 students
Liaise with the teacher in order to define your role in supporting students
Keep knowledge up to date regarding the specific and behavioural needs
Administer reading tests as required
Assist students on a one-to-one basis with guided reading during form tutor time
Make observation notes, and if necessary, pass details on to the Head of Support for Learning
Hand out and collect forms as necessary
Participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, under the direction of the teacher or line manager
Record how additional planning time has been used
Attend calendared staff and support for learning team meetings
Ensure that you take care of your own health and safety and that of your colleagues in line with the Schools Health and Safety Policy
To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by your line manager
To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos actively promoting its policies and practices
To play a part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, and other similar events as appropriate
To work as a member of a designated team and contribute positively to effective working relations within the school by attending all appropriate meetings
To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process
To participate in the Schools Staff Development Programme by attending INSET, meetings and opportunities for further training and professional development as outlined in your Performance Review and whole school training plan
To carry out your duties in accordance with the schools Equal Opportunities Policy

Skills Required:

Previous experience working within a similar environment is ESSENTIAL
You must have a genuine interest in working with children and supporting their wellbeing and learning environment
You must have/be willing to have an enhanced DBS check for this position

The hours of work are - 31 hours per week, over - Monday 8:30am to 4:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm. This role is term-time only (39 weeks + 5 weeks paid leave = 44 weeks)GDPR Disclaimer: Please appreciate that whilst we review all CVs and applications, due to the high volume that we receive on a regular basis, we only respond to candidates that have been successful with their application. As such, if youdo not hear from us within 14 working days, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Additionally, please note that sending a CV does not constitute a registration with THE Agency (Recruitment) Limited. In line with GDPRwe will permanently delete information for all unsuccessful applications, and we will not keep candidate information on file for future vacancies at this stage of our process.

Keyskills :
AssistantsLearning Support

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