Individual Learning Support Assistant

To assist and support a pupil with additional learning needs in a one to one capacity.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide 1:1 support for the identified pupil across all areas of the curriculum.
2. Ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class.
3. Contribute to the child’s overall progress in all areas of the curriculum.
4. Take responsibility for implementing the targets outlined on the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teacher and Head of Inclusion.

Supporting the pupil

1. Provide learning support for the pupil within the classroom and in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.
2. Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the Head of Inclusion, class teacher, and external agencies.
3. Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required.
4. Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Head of Inclusion and class teacher.
5. Be involved in the planning and preparation of day-to-day class activities.
6. Organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside.
7. Motivate and encourage the pupil in all lessons.
8. Provide positive praise and reinforcement.
9. Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.
10. Positioning in the classroom to promote learning and independence.
11. Complete check-out task before leaving each day e.g. write up daily notes and possible smart target.
12. Provide weekly email feedback to parents in the format of 2 stars (what worked well) and 1 smart target (area of improvement) this will be sent out before 1pm on Fridays.

Supporting the Class Teacher and Inclusion Team

1. Work as part of the team to ensure that the well-being and personal development of the pupil enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
2. Attend planning meetings with appropriate staff to develop individual learning programmes.
3. Provide regular feedback to the class teacher and Inclusion Teacher regarding the pupil’s progress.
4. Take an active role in the creation of the child’s individual targets on their IEP.
5. Contribute to the pupil’s termly review meetings.

Supporting the School

1. Foster links between home and school.
2. Understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs.
3. Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupil’s needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school.
4. Carry out additional duties as directed by the Head of Inclusion.

Professional Conduct

1. Ensure to follow the school's dress code:
2. Men should wear a collared shirt, tie, and tailored trousers. A jacket should be worn for school events, assemblies, and parents evenings. Men should wear leather shoes.
3. Women should dress modestly, ensuring that knees and shoulders are covered, with appropriate business dress (skirt/dress/tailored trousers and a smart shirt/blouse/top/jumper). Clothes should not be tight fitting. Shoes should be closed-toe. A jacket should be worn for school events, assemblies, and parents evenings.
4. Tattoos should be covered up for work. Piercings should be of a conservative nature; covered up or removed for work.
5. Staff must be punctual with school timings.
6. Foundation Stage 7:30am-2:30pm.
7. Junior / Senior School 7:30am-3:30pm.
8. Staff should not use their mobile phones whilst children are in the classroom or in the corridors, unless there is a medical or other type of emergency.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita and the Repton Family of Schools is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.