Learning Support Assistant

Reddish Vale High School; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddish Vale High School in Stockport is seeking a dedicated SEND support assistant to help integrate pupils with SEND into mainstream lessons, focusing on social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will differentiate work, prepare resources, work with EHCPs, and support literacy and numeracy sessions, reporting progress to the SENDCo and contributing to IEPs and annual reviews.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and collaboration with teachers and families to promote

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (C or above) required.
• Ability to manage and disseminate information across media.
• ICT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in integrating into mainstream classes.
• Differentiate work and support learning, including EHCPs.
• Prepare learning resources and support literacy/numeracy sessions.
• Maintain records and assist with IEPs and EHCP reviews.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Achieve and Learn Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND), into mainstream school. With a particular focus on pupils with Social, emotional and mental health needs that may display challenging behaviour.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students into the classroom.
• Have a good understanding of the four broad areas of special educational needs.
• Know a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour.
• Have the ability to acquire further knowledge to contribute effectively and with confidence to the classes with which they are involved.
• Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of students' interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
• Work with pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) on an individual basis.
• Enable students to access the curriculum.
• Develop students' basic skills and enhance students' self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Confidentiality and Data Protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Develop students' independence and life skills, encouraging them to interact and work cooperatively with others.
• Provide feedback to students and teachers in relation to progress and achievement.
• Work with students in class or in small groups and occasionally on an individual basis to support, motivate, clarify and explain instructions in lessons, where necessary.
• Differentiate work for students with SEND.
• Give support to students, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
• Plan and prepare learning programs for additional literacy and numeracy sessions with students who are identified following internal assessment, evaluating and adjusting as appropriate.
• Support students in their social and emotional wellbeing by implementing related programs, such as emotional coaching and use of social stories.
• Supply the necessary information to the SENDCo to assist with the writing and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and additional support programs.
• Keep and update records on as agreed with the SENDCo and contributing to reviews of IEPs.
• Supply the necessary information to the SENDCo for EHCP Annual Reviews.
• Carry out lunchtime duties to support the more vulnerable students who find social integration difficult.
• Take on responsibility within the Department for specific areas of development.
• When requested by the SENDCo, accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities. This may include college placements.
• Attend meetings in school including Parents' Evenings and take minutes as required.
• Supervise and provide access arrangements for students sitting internal and external examinations ensuring all Examination Board Regulations are met.
• Pay due regard to professional boundaries maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.

General Requirements All staff are expected to:

• Work towards and support the academy vision and current objectives outlined in the Academy Improvement Plan.
• Contribute to the school's programme of extra-curricular activities e.g helping at Open Evening.
• Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students.
• Work within the school's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
• Work within the Trust's School's Equality Objectives to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Adhere to policies and circulars.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the Headteacher.

Review: This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition. It will be reviewed as and when deemed appropriate in line with the needs of The Achieve and Learn Trust. It may be subject to change or modification at any time following consultation.

English and Maths GCSE (Grade C or above) A/C/I EssentialRelevant professional qualification A/C/I Essential, 2-3 years' relevant experience working with young people. A/I EssentialThe ability to manage and disseminate information in a A/I Essentialrange of different media.ICT literate. A/I EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with people at all levels, A/I Essentialboth in writing and orally, and present/interpret informationto a wide range of people.Ability to have successful working relationships with young A/I Essentialpeople.An understanding of what constitutes good professional A/I Essentialrelationships for sound classroom management.3. KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Packages A/I EssentialUnderstanding and respect for confidentiality in relation to A/I Essentialall issues connected with the role4. Skills & AbilitiesAbility to enthuse young people to produce work to high A/I Essentialstandards.Self-motivated, with proven ability to work on own initiative and to A/I Essentialorganise/prioritise tasks.Ability to work as part of a team, a willingness to adapt to a A/I Essentialchanging environment and meet differing challenges.Highly organised person, who pays good attention to deal A/I Essentialand works accurately.Ability to offer some flexibility in working hours where A/I Essentialnecessary and be available for occasional out of hourswork.Willingness to undertake training and keep abreast of A/I Essentialcurrent issues relevant to own areas of work throughnetworks, conferences and other meetings.5. Attitude and ApproachSmart, professional appearance. I EssentialPositive and proactive approach to continuous A/I Essentialimprovement.

At the heart of the Trust's vision is a belief that students deserve the best educationalexperience with aspirational curriculum provision and enrichment opportunities. Westrive for personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enrichedlearning environment: opening minds, opening doors to learning opportunities andopening up pathways to successful futures.

Our Aims

Our aim is to ensure that all schools within the Trust aspire to be 'Outstanding' and, withour support, hold a minimum of a 'Good Provider' rating from Ofsted.

Our Future

We have an appetite for continuous improvement and development, with an overallambition of expanding the Trust to develop a local partnership of schools, covering both Ms Kim Earle, CEOprimary and secondary phases. This will enable us to foster true partnership and Achieve and Learn Trustcollaborative work that both supports and challenges member schools.

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER

Welcome to Reddish Vale High School 'Positively Changing Lives - through personal growth academic excellence 'I am extremely proud, as Headteacher, to welcome you to Reddish Vale High School (RVHS) and to introduceyou to a school that has undergone a remarkable transformation.In 2024, RVHS was placed in Special Measures. Since then, through strong leadership at all levels, a committedstaff team and an unwavering focus on high expectations and ambition for every learner, the school has maderapid and sustained progress. Today, the school is consistently delivering the Expected Standard in Leadership &Governance, Inclusion, Curriculum & Teaching, and Personal Development (Ofsted, 2026). This significantachievement reflects the dedication, resilience and professionalism of our entire school community.Whilst we are rightly proud of the pace and scale of our improvement, we remain firmlyfocused on the future. Our vision, 'Positively Changing Lives through Personal Growthand Academic Excellence', drives everything we do. We are ambitious for every learnerand believe that excellence is achieved through continual reflection, development andimprovement.Our high-quality and dedicated staff provide a positive, disciplined and nurturingenvironment that inspires a passion for learning and enables every learner to thrive.We encourage our young people to achieve their very best personally, academicallyand socially, and this is reflected in the improving levels of attainment, progress andattendance seen across the school.As we continue our journey, we are seeking talented, motivated and ambitiouscolleagues who share our commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for youngpeople by delivering our school values of Respect, Aspiration, Determination andIndependence. Mr Darren Moroney, Headteacher

For the right candidates, this is an opportunity to join a school that has demonstrated Reddish Vale High School what is possible and is determined to go even further.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible members of staff to support the needs of pupils who require particular help in overcoming barriers to learning, inorder to promote the integration of all pupils.

Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and LearnTrust, which expressed simply, the trust is committed topersonal growth and academic