Learning Support Assistant — Inspire Young Learners

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Lambert's End; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support mainstream class teachers and SEN pupils.

You will assist with individual schedules, deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, and help prepare resources and classroom layouts.

The role requires knowledge of child development, safeguarding understanding, and effective communication with parents and stakeholders to help children thrive.

Qualifications

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of child development.
• Have previous experience of working with young children in an educational setting.
• Well motivated and bring new ideas to help enrich the lives of young children.
• Communicate with parents and stakeholders.
• An understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Experience of delivering Interventions, plan and deliver 1:1 and small group activities.
• To work closely with team members to support the set-up of individual schedules and work systems.
• To help the pupil work as independently as possible.
• To help supervise students at designated lunch or break times as directed by the SENCo.
• To help in the preparation and organisation of classroom resources including making adjustments in classroom layout when needed for the child.
• To contribute to discussion of individual targets in the process of reviews.
• To lead small group activities within a class, as directed by the teacher, to support students.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers and SEN pupils in daily activities.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to aid pupil progress.
• Prepare and adjust classroom resources and layouts to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with the SENCo and staff to monitor pupil targets and progress.
• Assist with lunch/break supervision and safe pupil management.
• Communicate with parents and stakeholders about pupil development.

Skills

Child development

Experience with children

Communication with parents

Safeguarding

Interventions

1:1 support

Group activities

Team collaboration

Resource preparation

Target discussion

Lead small groups

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support mainstream class teachers and SEN pupils.

You will assist with individual schedules, deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, and help prepare resources and classroom layouts.

The role requires knowledge of child development, safeguarding understanding, and effective communication with parents and stakeholders to help children thrive.