Learning Support Assistant

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with a Year 8 student with an EHCP. The role is part-time, term-time only, and fixed for 6 months, with reviews biannually.

The successful candidate will join a small team and support learning, wellbeing and inclusion throughout the school day. The post requires empathy, reliability and a willingness to undertake relevant training; safeguarding and CPD opportunities are provided to enhance professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training.
• Empathetic and motivated with a team approach.

Responsibilities

• Understand the specific needs of the student and build rapport.
• Support learning in class and during activities, indoors and out.
• Promote self-esteem, independence and social inclusion.
• Assist with the student’s transfer to and from the school site.
• Provide social and emotional support including wellbeing resources.
• Liaise with the SENDCO and class teacher regarding progress.
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour management and admin tasks.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Part time and term-time only

Fixed term for 6 months (reviewed biannually)

Required as soon as possible

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an empathetic and motivated person to provide support to a student with an EHCP. The successful candidate will have an interest in working with children with SEND and a willingness to undergo relevant training.

JOB SUMMARY

The role arises to support a student with an EHCP who begins Year 8 in September. We are seeking a learning support assistant to work as part of a team of two, to meet their needs. The role is subject to funding and will be reviewed after 6 months, in line with the EHCP process.

1. Supporting the student:

• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the student(s) to be supported.
• To establish a rapport and a supportive relationship with the student(s), promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion.
• Provide support based on a detailed knowledge of the students’ personal and physical care needs.
• To aid the student(s) to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
• To promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• To establish acceptance and inclusion of the student(s) in the classroom.
• To manage the student(s) as advised by the SENDCO and class teacher.
• To promote/reinforce the students’ self-esteem.
• To ensure the safety of the student(s) whilst at school.
• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the students’ access to learning plan.

2. Specific to the student:

• To assist the student(s) in their transfer from transport on arrival and departure from the school site.
• To accompany the student(s) to all their lessons, ensuring their safe movement between classes at quiet times.
• To provide social and emotional support including:
  • Access to wellbeing resources including mindfulness and sensory tools.
  • Building trusting relationships and discussion of potential worries, concerns or anxieties.
  • Access to a safe space when overwhelmed.
  • Facilitating attendance at extra‑curricular activities.
  • Ensuring the student has social time with friends.
• To provide individual supervision:
  • during physical education and dance lessons.
  • in practical lessons including design and technology and science.
  • on educational and recreational visits during the school day.
  • Liaise with other professionals involved in the care management of the student(s).

3. Supporting the SENDCO and Class Teacher

• To provide feedback about the students’ difficulties and/or progress to the SENDCO and class teacher
• To participate in minor administrative tasks to support the learning of all students.
• To attend associate staff meetings and participate in training and reviews.
• To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the senior tutor.

4. Supporting the Bright Futures Educational Trust

• To contribute to annual review meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in relevant professional development.
• To be aware of/follow school policies and procedures.
• To maintain confidentiality about home-school/student-teacher/school work matters.
• To complete any other task as reasonably directed by the Principal.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.