Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)Job Type: Permanent, 38.5 hours per week, term-time onlyLocation: WymondhamSalary: £17,783 - £19,023 Per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay.The College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed upby its most recent Ofsted review which rated the College as outstanding in both Education and Boarding inspections.The RoleThe College seeks to appoint a reliable individual who is able to provide personal support to pupils with significant needs annually from 1 September 2023.Learning Support Assistants are caring and conscientious. Flexibility and resilience are prerequisites of this post together with discretion and diplomacy. Individuals who have experience of working with young people, are encouraged to apply.Opportunities to undertake further training to support student needs and professional development will be provided.Skills &Qualifications

• Have good verbal and written communication skills, in person and in writing, to respond to staff, parents and students.
• Be an enthusiastic and energetic team player.
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.
• Be discreet, sensitive and committed to providing the best possible service to the students and staff.
• The qualifications and previous experience required for a Learning Support Assistant are:
• Previous experience working with young people in a classroom or similar environment would be desirable.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential.

Specific requirements

• Work with the student and SENCO to develop the student’s care plan as the
• student develops.
• Work collaboratively with the teachers, to aid the student to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own including: clarifying and explaining instructions.
• Ensuring the student is able to use equipment and materials provided.
• Motivating, encouraging and developing a good working relationship with the student.
• Assisting in weaker areas as identified and indicated by the SENCO and teacher.
• Helping the student to concentrate on and finish work set.
• Meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence.
• Developing appropriate resources to support the student.
• Establish supportive relationships with student’s and mentor the allocated student.
• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of the student with special needs.
• Develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the student’s self-esteem.
• May be required to administer basic literacy/maths sessions.
• May be required to run a club supporting students with SEN.
• Provide personal care, if applicable, to the student you support.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the student’s progress records.
• Keep records on a student’s progress and your observations.
• Participate in the evaluation of the support programme.
• Attend departmental meetings appropriately.
• Liaise with both department and LIC to provide wraparound support.
• Participate in the College programme.

Benefits

• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.

To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applicationsfrom all sectors of the community.In accordance with the Department of Education’s "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.