Learning Support Assistant (for SEN pupils)

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage supplement

Job summary

Jesmond Park Academy is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to help students access a full curriculum. You will work with SENCO and other staff to support vulnerable students and develop 1:1 or small group interventions.

The role requires strong literacy and ICT skills, plus familiarity with SEN/EAL needs. The school values equality and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students through 1:1 work and small group interventions.
• Knowledge of professional standards for teaching assistants.
• High level of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish constructive relationships with students and staff.
• Support SENCO, Assistant SENCO and HLTA in delivering school SEND offers.
• Assist students to access the full curriculum within classrooms.
• Communicate with teachers, SENCO and parents to support pupil progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEN/EAL support

Job description

Jesmond Park Academy

Jesmond Park West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DP

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.

Your Role

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.