Graduate Learning Support Assistant: Teaching Path

Hamstel Junior School; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Committed staff

Excellent classroom support

Happy children

Skills development

Job summary

Hamstel Junior School is a large community school where staff support pupils with positive attitudes to learning. The role is ideal for graduates seeking initial teaching experience, within a busy classroom setting.

The post involves assisting the class teacher, implementing education plans, promoting inclusion for pupils with special needs, and providing feedback and resources to support learning during term-time. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in a school classroom environment.
• Ideal for a graduate looking to enter the teaching profession.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the class teacher and other supporting adults.
• Establish positive relationships with supported pupils and the class in general.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom.
• Undertake interventions including phonics under the direction of the teacher, year group leader or SENCo.
• Provide suitable feedback to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.
• Arrange / provide resources for lessons / activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities, including lunchtime and breaktime duties
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Attending to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters including first aid.
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
• To assist with escorting pupils in educational visits.
• To respect confidentiality at all times.
• Attend relevant school meetings and training as required.
• Undertake First Aid training.
• Adhere to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Skills

Classroom experience

Graduate entry

Job description

Hamstel Junior School is a large community school where staff support pupils with positive attitudes to learning. The role is ideal for graduates seeking initial teaching experience, within a busy classroom setting.

The post involves assisting the class teacher, implementing education plans, promoting inclusion for pupils with special needs, and providing feedback and resources to support learning during term-time. DBS checks apply.