Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Well-being services

LGPS pension

Staff development opportunities

Bike to work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive environment for development

Job summary

Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work under a teacher's supervision, supporting pupils one to one, in small groups and in whole-class lessons with a focus on wellbeing.

This permanent part-time role is 12 hours over 39 term-time weeks, mornings on four days and a Wednesday afternoon, with a strong emphasis on social and emotional development and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide agreed support to the teacher in planned whole-class learning activities.
• Support individual pupils or small groups with planned learning activities, under direct teacher supervision.
• Give feedback on pupils' engagement and achievement of learning objectives.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain a safe, secure learning environment in line with lesson plans.
• Observe pupil performance and behaviour, reporting to the teacher and acting in line with school policy.
• Support pupils' physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, contributing ideas to planning.
• Interact positively with children, young people and adults.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues as part of the school staff team.
• Support pupils' literacy and numeracy through focused activities and across the curriculum.
• Prepare and use ICT resources to support learning.

Skills

Organised and reliable

Good verbal and written communication

Good literacy and numeracy

Patient, engaging, caring and creative

Self-motivated

Education

NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Job description

A learning support assistant post at Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School, part of Learn Academies Trust. Under a teacher's direct supervision, it supports pupils one to one, in small groups and whole-class lessons, with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing. A permanent part-time post of 12 hours over 39 term-time weeks, mornings on four days and a Wednesday afternoon. An NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide agreed support to the teacher in planned whole-class learning activities
• Support individual pupils or small groups with planned learning activities, under direct teacher supervision
• Give feedback on pupils' engagement and achievement of learning objectives
• Prepare, monitor and maintain a safe, secure learning environment in line with lesson plans
• Observe pupil performance and behaviour, reporting to the teacher and acting in line with school policy
• Support pupils' physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, contributing ideas to planning
• Interact positively with children, young people and adults
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues as part of the school staff team
• Support pupils' literacy and numeracy through focused activities and across the curriculum
• Prepare and use ICT resources to support learning
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, or evidence of the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards

Experience

• Experience of working with children

Skills & knowledge

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Patient, engaging, caring and creative
• Self-motivated

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check
• Right to work in the UK
• Proof of ID
• Medical clearance
• Successful vetting, including social media and online checks
• Two satisfactory references

Other

• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks
• Able to work as part of a team

What’s offered

• Free parking on site
• Access to well-being services
• LGPS pension
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme
• Opportunities for growth and career progression
• Supportive environment for professional development