Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Shipston High School is seeking a learning support assistant to work during term-time hours up to 30 per week, plus one additional week, starting as soon as possible. You will support pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups, and assist the teacher with planning, assessment and record-keeping.

Duties include promoting inclusion, monitoring progress, assisting with IEPs and behaviour plans, supervising trips, preparing teaching resources, and liaising with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above and relevant training.
• GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C or equivalent.
• Further training on curriculum areas or specific special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups during lessons, reinforcing concepts and keeping pupils on task.
• Assist the teacher with lesson planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Monitor pupils' progress against key objectives and feed back to the teacher.
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and records.
• Help implement IEPs and behaviour plans and report unusual patterns.
• Promote inclusion, independence, communication skills and self-esteem.
• Monitor pupil safety and welfare, including personal care tasks.
• Assist with off-site pupil supervision under the teacher's guidance.
• Prepare and care for teaching resources and differentiated materials.
• Carrying out administrative tasks such as worksheets and coursework.
• Liaise with parents, carers and specialist staff; attend review meetings where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT for learning

Area knowledge

Policy understanding

Planning skills

Training application

Problem solving

Initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2

GCSE English/Maths A-C

Curriculum/special needs training

Job description

Shipston High School is recruiting a learning support assistant on term-time hours of up to 30 a week, plus one week, starting as soon as possible. The work centres on supporting pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups, and helping the teacher with planning, assessment and record-keeping. Duties also cover behaviour and inclusion, pupil supervision on off-site trips, and preparing teaching resources. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support individuals and groups during lessons and independent work, reinforcing key concepts and keeping pupils on task
• Assist the teacher with lesson and curriculum planning, delivery and evaluation
• Monitor pupils' progress against key objectives and feed back to the teacher
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and keep records of progress
• Help implement IEPs, behaviour plans and behaviour management strategies, reporting unusual patterns of behaviour
• Promote inclusion, independence, communication skills and self-esteem
• Monitor pupils' general care, safety and welfare, including personal and physical care tasks
• Assist with pupil supervision on off-site trips under the teacher's guidance
• Support pupils to use ICT in learning and develop their independence with it
• Prepare and care for teaching aids, equipment and differentiated resources
• Carry out administrative tasks such as producing worksheets and administering coursework
• Liaise with parents, carers and specialist staff, sharing information and attending review meetings where appropriate

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above and relevant training, or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills
• GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C, or equivalent
• Further training on curriculum areas or specific special needs

Experience

• Experience of teaching assistant work

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication and listening skills, verbal and written
• Effective use of ICT to support learning and other technology
• Good knowledge of at least one area of learning
• Understanding of school policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks
• Planning own work when required
• Applying training and theory in practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Problem-solving and the ability to use initiative and act independently
• Pro-active in offering ideas
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Nice to have

• Degree-level education
• Training leading to NVQ level 3 or equivalent