Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - Term Time Only

South Downs Education Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,394 - 17,670; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being support

Medical cover

Free fitness suite access

Coastal location

Job summary

South Downs Education Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term) at Worthing High School. The role supports students on the Inclusion Support Register within mainstream classes, working with teachers and the Inclusion Team to provide targeted interventions.

The successful candidate will be well organised, personable and committed to safeguarding, with GCSEs including English and Maths. Term-time with INSET days and specific hours.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A* to C including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support and guidance for identified students on the Inclusion Support Register.
• Work with students in mainstream classes alongside teaching staff.
• Deliver interventions and contribute to programmes of support as directed by the Inclusion Team.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers on student progress.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote welfare of children at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Self-motivated

Communication

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

Job description

Job title

Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Salary Grade 4 points 5 - 6 - £25,835 - £25,989 (Actual salary at 29.2 hours per week £17,394 - £17,670 pro rata)

Location

Worthing High School

Contract

Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:10 (29.2 hours per week) with an unpaid morning and lunch break - Term time only plus INSET Days

Accountability

Reports to the Head of Inclusion

Role description

Could you provide support and guidance for our students on the InclusionSupport Register?

We are seeking a confident, well organised and self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the Inclusion Team, working with students in mainstream classes, alongside teaching colleagues.

The focus of the support is for both individual students and groups.

The postholder may also be involved in taking the lead in some small group provision.

Qualifications and Experience

Educated to GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent, including English and Maths

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• An ability to maintain high professional standards and the ability to follow quality assurance systems
• An ability to relate well to all students ensuring that their needs are met
• An ability to put the needs of the student first
• An ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues
• An ability to be clear, concise and fluent in both written and oral communication
• Proven ability to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure, reacting well to change and remaining positive setbacks
• An ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to the WHS Equality Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with it
• Prepared to undertake training/development as required
• Show commitment to continuous personal learning and development which supports the delivery of outstanding service

Worthing High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

For an initial discussion or for further information, please contact Elena Elsam, Director of People on [e-mail]

Monitor the progress of identified students, keep written records as required by the Inclusion Team and provide the teacher with feedback on students’ progress in relation to provision

Contribute to programmes of support for identified students and deliver specific interventions as directed by the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

Under the guidance of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of SEN students in class to help them to achieve to the best of their ability

Ensuring the teacher is informed about individual needs and learning strategies

Under the direction of the class teacher, implement strategies for teaching and learning for individuals and groups of students, taking into account their specific needs

Be familiar with lessons plans, individual education plans and learning objectives

Provide support for students by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour

Helping students assess their own work and that of their peers

Jointly modelling speaking and listening pair tasks

Rehearsing answers to “think” or “explain” questions for plenary or feedback sessions

Encouraging participation using questions and prompts

Scribing

Ensuring effective use of ICT and other equipment

Reading texts and ensuring access to information

Note-taking

Providing an opportunity for the student to verbalise and discuss new learning

Reinforcing new vocabulary and key words

Reinforcing new language structures

Providing appropriate scaffolds for organising and producing written work

Differentiating tasks and resources

Checking understanding through a range of questioning and rephrasing/modifying tasks and instructions so they are clearly understood

Encouraging independent learning strategies

Reminding students of personal programme and lesson targets

Keeping students on task

Providing low level behaviour management; assisting in maintaining safety in the classrooms

Ensuring that records are kept, as required, and that the keyworker is regularly informed about student progress

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the physical welfare of students and assist students with their physical needs as appropriate and agreed, e.g., assisting with equipment

To support and deliver subject specific training to other support staff

To attend department meetings, as required

Within your contracted hours, and as identified in Performance Management Processes, undertake specific training such as may be required to enable you to provide effective support, this may include accredited training, training in a particular area of SEN, or in particular aspects of learning needs.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties from time to time as may be directed by the Headteacher

Please note that the Learning Support Assistant will not be required to remain with a class when there is no teacher supervision.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and helpful attitude towards staff, students and parents
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of work

Values and Professional Conduct

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Alignment with the school’s ethos and values.
• Willingness to engage in training and continuous development.
• Commitment to providing excellent service to pupils, families, and other staff.

Working in a lead DfE behaviour hub school

Continuous Professional Development and funding to complete HLTA course

Support and career guidance should you want to start Initial Teacher Training with possible placement for specialist subjects

Potential for internal opportunities

Benefits

A friendly and supportive environment.

• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents and staff.
• A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks.
• Free well-being and medical support cover.
• The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT.
• Free use of our fitness suite.