1:1 Learning Support Assistant for Language & Learning

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Clare House Primary School in London Borough of Bromley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to act as a consistent key adult for one child with identified learning and language delays. The role focuses on building trusting relationships, using scaffolded participation, and adapting activities to help the pupil engage in lessons and school life.

The post involves working with the teacher and SENCO on support strategies, contributing to Education and Behaviour Plans, supervising pupils,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning and language delays.
• Experience using communication-support strategies and interventions that build independence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consistent key adult, building trusting relationships that help a child engage in learning.
• Implement structured learning activities, adjusting them to pupil responses and needs.
• Use strategies agreed with the teacher and SENCO to help pupils meet learning goals.
• Work with the Deputy Headteacher and SENCO on positive support strategies for targeted children.
• Contribute to Individual Education and Behaviour Plans where appropriate.
• Supervise pupils, ensure their safety, and encourage interaction and engagement in teacher-led activities.
• Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents under school policy.
• Keep accurate records, observations and progress feedback for teachers.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources to support learning.
• Administer routine tests, invigilate exams and carry out routine marking.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy and ICT tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise playtimes and lunchtimes.

Skills

Caring, patient and committed

Scaffolding participation

Adapt learning activities for children

Job description

Clare House Primary School in London Borough of Bromley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to act as a consistent key adult for one child with identified learning and language delays. The role focuses on building trusting relationships, using scaffolded participation, and adapting activities to help the pupil engage in lessons and school life.

The post involves working with the teacher and SENCO on support strategies, contributing to Education and Behaviour Plans, supervising pupils,