Learning Support Assistant: Inspire & Empower Students

The Academy

Halifax

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Academy Council of St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy wishes to appoint a caring, reliable and skilled person to support the teaching of the curriculum through high quality assistance to our pupils within the classroom setting. This role involves following the class teacher's direction and using a creative, impactful approach to improve learning, progress and character development.

We are a Catholic school with a strong ethos, serving a diverse community.

Qualifications

Experience supporting pupils with learning needs.
Ability to follow teacher directions and adapt resources.
Commitment to inclusive education.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

To work with individual or groups of pupils to support learning as directed by the teacher including intervention programmes as appropriate.
To support working relationships with pupils, acting as role model and setting high expectations.
To meet the personal and physical needs of pupils whilst encouraging their independence.
To facilitate pupil access to specialist provision as indicated by the pupil's IEP or EHCP.
To develop a range of learning support materials and resources (adapting where appropriate for individual pupil needs) e.g. English and Maths.
To work with individuals or groups of pupils in the use of IT to support learning.
To monitor and give feedback on the progress of the pupils in regard to the objectives in their plan.