LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

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Overview of the position:
The role of a Learning Support Assistant is to predominantly provide support to an individual student with Special Educational Needs on a 1-1 basis. Learning Support Assistants work with a small number of students supporting in lessons across the primary and secondary schools. A general outline of the responsibilities is outlined below.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
In relation to the School/ Learning support department:

1. To work as part of the team in relation to the individual student.
2. To liaise with the Head of Learning Support in relation to the job role.
3. To keep appropriate confidential records of each individual student, including the writing of student passports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
4. To contribute to reviews of relevant documentation (as above) relative to the student.
5. To support implementation of school policies, procedures and ethos, including those relating to confidentiality and behaviour.
6. To identify personal training needs, and attend relevant courses and learning activities in order to update knowledge as required.
7. Any other tasks requested by the school leadership that falls within the remit of the post.

In relation to the individual student:

1. To develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the student concerned.
2. To help build the student’s confidence and enhance self-esteem.
3. To build and maintain successful relationships with the respective student.
4. To develop study and organisational skills.
5. To help keep the student on task and to build motivation.
6. To communicate with parents as and when necessary, including weekly reports and updating on SEND documentation.
7. Advise parents in line with school requirements and procedures.

In relation to the Teacher:

1. To have formal and informal meetings with teachers to contribute to planning lessons and activities, with emphasis on the 1:1 support student.
2. To help prepare the respective student beforehand for a task. To advise teachers on implementing specific teaching programmes.

Other Responsibilities:
● Actively support and adhere to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, including attending annual training.

Requirements:
Possess at least a Diploma in Education/Special Needs/Early Childhood Education etc.

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