Apprentice Learning Support Assistant - Lanesend Primary School

The Isle of Wight College; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

National apprenticeship qualification

Job summary

The Isle of Wight College is pleased to offer an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant position at Lanesend Primary School. The role focuses on supporting pupils' learning and personal development under the guidance of experienced staff.

You will assist with classroom activities, liaise with teachers and SENCO, and participate in safeguarding and well-being duties. On-the-job training leads to a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification, with a supportive mentor and a welcoming school

Qualifications

• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
• Able to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of using learning resources to support learning outcomes
• A basic understanding of Mathematics and IT use

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in achieving the best possible outcomes both in group situations and on their own.
• Liaise with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about IEPs and contribute to planning.
• Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils, including personal care and moving and handling as required
• Establish effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues as part of the team around the pupil
• Support pupils in developing interaction, communication, independence and inclusion
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt activities as needed to achieve learning outcomes
• Provide feedback and reports on pupil progress as required
• Prepare activities and resources in advance and maintain a good learning environment
• Carry out duties in line with school policies and maintain confidentiality
• Commit to personal development including attending training opportunities
• Supervise playgrounds, breaks, lunch times and educational visits

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy for pupils

English proficiency

Feedback provision

Team player

Experience with children

Learning resources

IT literacy

Tools

Email

Job description

Here at The Isle of Wight College, we’re proud to partner with a wide network of dynamic employers across a diverse mix of industries. We’re excited to share a fantastic Learning Support Assistant apprenticeship opportunity that is now available at Lanesend Primary School.

CV's and Covering Letters will not be accepted.

DCAT Isle of Wight Academies are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and child-centered Apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team.

If you are commited to inspiring children and supporting their growth, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

All support staff are part of a whole school team. They are required to support the values and ehtos of the school ans school priorities. This will mean focussing on the needs of the pupils, colleagues and parents/carers and being flexible in a bust pressurised environment.

To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunites available to them.

The Apprenticeship will teach you how to:

1. Support pupils in achieving the best possible outcomes both in group situations and on their own by:
   • Clarifying and explaining instructions
   • Motivating, encouraging, using praise and reassurance to help with learning tasks.
   • Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
   • Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning as appropriate.
   • Responsible for the promotion of the wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils, including provision of personal care, medical intervention and moving and handling students as required
2. Establish effective relationships with the pupil(s), parents/carers and colleagues and work successfully as part of the team around the pupil.
3. Support pupils in developing interaction, communication, independence and inclusion both in and out of the Classroom.
4. Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
5. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress as required.
6. Prepare activities and resources in advance of the lesson and undertake practical tasks to maintain a good learning environment.
7. Carry out the above duties in accordance with all school policies. And maintain confidentiality at all times.
8. Commitment to own personal development including attending training activities offered by the school to further knowledge.
9. Carry out playground/break and lunch time supervision and support as required.
10. Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities, ensuring their learning, health, safety and well-being. Provide support in exams as required.

About You

Desirable key skills, abilities and knowledge

• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
• Able to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of using learning resources to support the learning outcomes
• A good standard of written and spoken English
• A basic understanding of Mathematics
• A basic understanding of and use of IT, including the use of email
• Commitment to own personal development including attending training activities offered by the school to further knowledge
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality on all school matters

What We Offer

• A supportive team and experienced mentor
• On-the-job training
• A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
• A welcoming school community

Working Week:

08:30 – 15:00 hrs.

Monday to Friday.

Plus 1.25 hrs. additional shift/work.

5.75 hrs. per day / Plus 1.25 hr additional shift per week.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

References: successful candidates will also be subject to two full references from previous employers (or equivalent if this is your first job).