Learning Support Assistant (for SEN pupils)

Jesmond Park Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jesmond Park Academy is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to help ensure pupils access the full curriculum within the classroom. You will work with students with a range of needs, including SEN and EAL, to maximise outcomes and support their progress.

You will collaborate with the SENCO, Assistant SENCO and HLTA's, building constructive relationships with students, staff and parents to support learning and behaviour and to deliver 1:1 or small-group interventions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional standards for teaching assistants.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and EAL.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 or small-group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access the full curriculum within the classroom.
• Work with SENCO, Assistant SENCO and HLTA's to maximise outcomes.

Skills

ICT skills

Literacy

Numeracy

1:1 support

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and energetic Learning Support Assistant to take a leading role in supporting students to ensure they have access to a full curriculum within the classroom at all times. The range of needs of students you will work with is varied from medical, SEN and EAL. The role will be varied and interesting, working with a wide range of stakeholders to provide high-quality support focused on maximising the outcomes for all students who need support. The role will involve working closely with the SENCO, Assistant SENCO and HLTA's to support the school offer for all students, but particularly vulnerable students.

The role will involve establishing constructive relationships with students and staff alike, and communicating with other professionals and parents in liaison with the teacher, SENCO or Assistant SENCO, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.

At Jesmond Park Academy, the school has a SEND cohort of 250 students and an EAL cohort of 600 students, with a small proportion of those students also needing support with their behaviour and social interaction.

A good knowledge of the professional standards for teaching assistants and strategies in relation to effective TA deployment within a classroom would be beneficial. The person appointed will have an excellent track record of supporting students improve their skills through 1:1 work and potentially small group interventions.They may have primary or secondary school experience, and a high level of literacy, numeracy and excellent ICT skills will be required to join a successful Student Support Team

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.