SEND Learning Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Duties & Responsibilities

General Duties

• To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm and independence in learning.
• To contribute to the development of confident, caring pupils who show awareness of responsibility and pride in themselves and the school.
• To assist in the provision of a welcoming, nurturing environment.
• To assist in the smooth running of the school. Supporting the Pupil
• To aid in planning, delivering and implementing work programmes to the pupil under the direction and supervision of the class teacher and SENDCo, enabling them to access the curriculum
• To establish a constructive working relationship with the pupil/s setting reasonable expectations and acting as a positive role model to all students.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• To encourage the pupil/s to interact and work co-operatively with others.
• To promote independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• To provide positive feedback and praise to the pupil/s in relation to progress and achievement.
• To carry out break duty supervision, as and when required. Supporting the Curriculum
• To deliver learning activities to the pupil/s.
• To liaise with other personnel and take responsibility for maintenance/quality/safety of specialist equipment.
• To work with other staff members to develop an engaging curriculum to meet the needs of the child/children.
• To work and communicate effectively with outside agencies where required. Supporting the Teacher
• To work under the direction of the SEND Co-ordinator and teacher and to be involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupil/s learning.
• To assist, with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of suitable programmes of support.
• To contribute to the maintenance of pupils’ progress records.
• To participate in the evaluation of the support programme.
• To provide regular feedback about the pupil/s to the teacher/SEND Co-ordinator. Supporting the School
• To be aware of, and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• To attend relevant in-service training. - To undertake relevant school learning activities as required e.g. School visits, swimming lessons etc.
• To carry out tasks as required to support the smooth and efficient running of the classroom and school.
• To carry out any other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head Teacher.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive school community where every member of staff is valued.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and continuous learning.
• Access to training programmes to support career progression and leadership development.
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities to share good practice.
• Dedicated wellbeing support for staff, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• A strong commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible and family-friendly working practices where possible.
• Access to occupational health services.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Free on-site parking.
• A beautiful school environment with excellent facilities and resources.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

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.