Learning Support Assistant (12 Months Fixed Term)

Job title

Learning Support Assistant (12 months fixed-term)

Location

Epsom, Surrey

Contract

Term time, 12 months fixed-term contract

Hours

32.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year (term time only).

Monday to Friday 8

30am to 3:30pm

Salary

Surrey PS3 - £24,330 FTE. Actual salary £17,927

Responsible to

Headteacher

ROLE PURPOSE

Responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the learning of pupils

Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupilsUnder the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learningPrepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needPromote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs

Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable break and lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activitiesPromotion and facilitation of extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate

Supporting teachers

To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriateTo support with the preparation of learning materials as required

To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectivesTo provide the Teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress, ensuring the availability of appropriate supporting evidenceTo be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of records where appropriateUndertake the marking of pupil work in line with the school marking policy as requiredTo administer and assess routine assessments and assist in the invigilation of SATs and tests as requiredTo promote home school partnerships for all children including those with SEND via the schools approved communication channelsTo work within the schools behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting independencePlease see the attached application pack for full details.