Learning Support Assistant for Primary Classrooms

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our support team, to help improve outcomes for all children and work collaboratively with the school community.

You will support the classroom teacher, assist with Learning Support plans or EHCPs, and contribute to managing pupil behaviour, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding. Previous experience in a school setting is desirable.

Qualifications

• an effective use of ICT to support learning
• a general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/ strategies
• a basic understanding of child development andlearning
• the ability to relate well to children and adults
• the ability to work constructively as part of ateam, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your ownposition within these
• the ability to work withpupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• the ability to demonstrateexcellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Some knowledge of the Primarycurriculum

Responsibilities

• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development andeducation of all pupils.
• To support pupils in their learning. This may be supporting the whole class, smallgroups or individual pupils with Learning Support plans or EHCP’s where agreater level of support is required.
• To assist in development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and themanagement of pupils’ behaviour under the guidance of teaching staff/seniorcolleagues
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according toindividual needs
• Promotethe inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encouragepupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Providefeedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance ofthe teacher
• Setchallenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Createand maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordancewith lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Usestrategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learninggoals
• Assistwith the planning of learning activities
• Monitorpupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately recordachievement/progress as directed
• Providedetailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress,problems etc.
• Promotegood pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line withestablished policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their ownbehaviour
• Supportteaching /senior staff with routine administration, e.g. photocopying, typing,filing, etc
• Establish constructive relationships withparents/carers
• Be aware of and comply with policies andprocedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security,confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriateperson.
• Be aware of and support difference to ensureall pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims ofthe school
• Participate in training and other learningactivities and performance development as required.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils oneducational visits, trips and out of school activities as required and takeresponsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

Skills

ICT for learning

Curriculum knowledge

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Parental engagement

Planning & organisation

Primary curriculum knowledge

Job description

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our support team, to help improve outcomes for all children and work collaboratively with the school community.

You will support the classroom teacher, assist with Learning Support plans or EHCPs, and contribute to managing pupil behaviour, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding. Previous experience in a school setting is desirable.