Learning Support Assistant

Oldbury Academy; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldbury Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support the achievement of our students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, identified by the SEND team and external agencies. You will play a central role in helping students progress from their starting points.

You will work 28 hours per week, term time plus one week, with a start date as soon as possible, supporting educational, personal and social development and helping students access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy and patience in supporting students.
• Ability to implement planned activities with guidance.
• Experience working with students with SEND is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students.
• Support students by adopting strategies to access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Implement planned learning activities and adjust as needed.
• Deliver measurable impact on student attainment and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to fulfil role requirements.
• Duties may involve 1:1 or small group support and EHCP-related tasks.

Job description

Grade 3 SCP 5 £26,427 pro rata

Actual salary £17,263.00

28 hours per week (part time)

Term time plus one week

Start date would be as soon as possible

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Academy to support the achievement of our students. You will be working across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with specific students or classes, identified by the SEND team and / or external agencies. You will have an integral role in supporting students to make progress from their starting points.

Core purpose of role:

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (eg. the Headteacher, SENDCO, phase leaders and class teachers)
• Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve the full potential
• Implement planned learning activities / teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to student's responses as appropriate
• Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well being
• Work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role
• The duties of the Learning Support Assistant will be determined by the Head Teacher or appropriate senior leader, and will be arranged to meet the needs of the school and student(s) being supported. This may involve working in small groups or on a 1:1 basis and may include supporting students with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)