Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited in Burgess Hill seeks a Learning Support Assistant with responsibilities for EHCP pupils, some pupils with medical needs, and some whole class support. The role includes playground supervision at breaks and lunchtimes, contributing to an inclusive approach to education across all pupils.

The successful candidate will support SEND pupils, implement strategies for behaviour, and work well both independently and as part of a team in a term-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Able to support EHCP pupils and pupils with medical needs.
• Ability to implement strategies for appropriate behaviour.
• Willing to support SEND pupils and run interventions.
• Flexible, motivated and able to work on own initiative and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support EHCP pupils to access learning within the classroom.
• Support pupils with medical needs and interact with peers.
• Provide playground supervision at break and lunchtimes.
• Support whole class activities when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour strategies

SEND pupils

Interventions

Flexible, initiative

Team player

Job description

Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Grade 4, £26,427 pro rata per annum 30hrs per week 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week) Permanent

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant with some responsibility for EHCP pupils, some responsibility for pupils with medical needs and some whole class responsibility. The EHCP pupils may need support with communication to access learning within the classroom and to interact with their peers. This role also includes playground supervision at break and lunchtimes. We are committed to an inclusive approach to the education of all our pupils and the successful candidate will support this approach through their role.

Candidate Requirements

• has experience of working with children


• is passionate about enabling all children to achieve as well as they possibly can whatever their starting point


• has a clear idea of strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour choices and is able to apply these in a classroom situation and outside of the classroom


• will support children of all abilities


• is flexible, well-motivated and is able to work on their own initiative,


• is a good team player


• will make a positive contribution to our school community


• is willing to, or has specific experience of, working with SEND pupils


• is willing to run interventions


• is willing to attend to pupils personal needs including social, welfare and health matters


• is willing to implement actions and strategies suggested by outside agencies