Position Overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Learning Support Assistant, who has a passion for working with children with SEN, to join our team at Parklands starting September.
Responsibilities
- Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils with SEN.
- Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required.
- Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional.
- Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with the teacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher.
- Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
- Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual Educational Plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews.
- Attend to pupils' personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters.
Additional Responsibilities
- Take the lead in inducting pupils into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs.
- Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or very challenging issues.
- Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
- Work with pupils not working to normal timetable.
- Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists.
- Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of complex personal and learning aides and equipment.
- Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities.
- Support the development and oversee the work of other support staff.
- Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of a healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training.
How the Role Will Be Reviewed
This role will be reviewed annually as part of the PMD process.
What You Need to Succeed - Knowledge
- GCSE in maths & English (Grade 4 + / C and or equivalent)
- Intermediate knowledge of ICT
- Intermediate knowledge of health, wellbeing and safety
- Awareness of keeping children safe
- First Aid
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality
- Understanding of the schools ethos and values
Competencies
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Problem solving
- Team working
- Active listening
- Motivation
- Monitoring
- Sensitivity
- Resilience
Further Information
Parklands Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS.
Parklands C PSchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Contact Information
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Reference Number
SCHO02255
