Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant BlackburnLearning Support AssistantContract Type: Fixed Term Contract (temporary until child leaves)Term time: Term time, plus five additional days (to attend staff training/open evening etc)Hourly rate:£10.00 - £11.00 per hourWorking hours: 25 hours per week (Monday - Friday)Immediate Start RequiredWestholme School, established in 1923, is a successful independent school located on the rural outskirts of Blackburn, committed to providing the highest quality education. The school is based across 2 sites, providing a first class education to pupils,aged 4 years - 18 years.Westholme School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with a naturally empathic nature, who is energetic and self-driven. Ideally someone who can demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and be committed to making a positive difference to youngpeoples lives and in supporting and developing their learning. It would be an advantage if a candidate was able to demonstrate experience in supporting pupils with ASD.The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. They will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school.If you feel you have the skills required, we look forward to hearing from you.Westholme School is an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the schools Safeguarding Policy at alltimes.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Job DescriptionJob title: Learning Support AssistantLocation: Senior SchoolResponsible to: Principal, Senior Leadership Team and SENCOHourly rate: £10.00 - £11:00 per hourRole Summary:

• To work collaboratively with teaching staff in meeting the personal, social and curriculum needs of a pupil with an EHCP.
• Assist with the differentiated delivery of the curriculum and to provide feedback on progress to the teaching staff and SENCO.
• To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
• To establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area (supporting during exams or going on school trips etc).

Support for pupils

• Under the clear guidance of the teaching staff, assist in the implementation of structured learning activities and to assist individuals/groups of pupils to complete tasks.
• To set high expectations for pupils, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of the pupils.
• To assist in the development and implementation of pupils individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• To monitor and record pupil progress on a regular basis and to assist with the recording of progress.
• To promote pupils independence.
• Establish a constructive relationship with staff and pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
• To promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.

Support for teachersPromote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with school policy.To assist in the monitoring and recording of individual pupils progress and to report on pupils needs, achievements and concerns.Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed.To provide objective and accurate feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress and challengesTo assist in the production of learning resources.Administer routine tests and assist in the invigilation of exams e.g. reader, scribeAssist in the supervision of children on trips/visits.Support for the schoolContribute to the overall ethos /work/aims of the team and schoolParticipate in training, other learning activities and performance development as requiredAttend and participate in relevant meetings as required.Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection and reporting all concerns to the appropriate personTo assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time.To work as part of a team and support the role of other people in the team and to establish constructive relationships with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupilsPersonal QualitiesLiaising and communicating effectively with stakeholders in the School (including students, colleagues, line manager, parents and governors)Remain respectful towards your colleagues.Observe that we are all placed to set an example to those around usSeeking line manager support where necessary and appropriateReflecting on the effectiveness of professional relationships and identifying where improvements can be madeStaff Code of conductLateness or absences to reported as soon as possible to your line manager or the bursaryStaff to behave in a courteous and respectful manner to fellow staff and visitors to the SchoolStaff lanyards to be worn at all times in accordance with the school safeguarding policyAll school emails require an acknowledgmentTelephone calls and verbal conversations to staff and to be held in a respectful toneClosing date: 21 Feb 2022

Keyskills :
Child ProtectionClassroomPupilInclusion