Learning Support Assistant

The Edenham Church of England School; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edenham Church of England School in Hilcote, United Kingdom, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher. You will work with individuals or small groups, support understanding of instructions, and aid independent learning and inclusion.

The role also involves behaviour management, safeguarding, ICT use, and assisting with activities and exams

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in classroom settings and aiding inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
• Record pupil data as required.
• Support children’s learning through play.
• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils in using ICT.
• Invigilate exams and tests.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
• To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
• To perform, in accordance with any directions, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Job description

The Edenham Church of England School in Hilcote, United Kingdom, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher. You will work with individuals or small groups, support understanding of instructions, and aid independent learning and inclusion.

The role also involves behaviour management, safeguarding, ICT use, and assisting with activities and exams