Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leisure centre discounts

Paid day off yearly

Extended half term

Public sector pension

Cycle-to-Work

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Hedge End, Southampton. You will support individual pupils and groups, helping them access learning and develop independence.

You will work with teachers and the SENDCO to implement learning plans, support behaviour, review progress and respond to communication needs. The role offers team collaboration, training and a child-centred school environment with high expectations.

Qualifications

• Essential: child-centred approach and ability to create structure for children with SEND
• Experience supporting children with social or communication difficulties on an individual basis
• Ability to use non-verbal communication strategies and support pupils in a specialised provision
• Calm, firm and adaptable approach; motivate and engage pupils
• Strong behaviour management and ability to work under a fixed timetable
• Team player with initiative and ability to learn from colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Individual and group support to keep pupils on task and complete activities
• Implement lesson plans, support testing and review progress
• Assist with behaviour and SEND support alongside teaching staff
• Apply curriculum policies and statutory requirements in daily work
• Coordinate with SENDCO and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality
• Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils; follow health and safety procedures
• Attend training and adapt between SEN and class support as needed

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

SALARY: £25,614 per annum FTE (£17,413.26 Actual) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Contract (likely to last for at least one academic year and could potentially be extended)

WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.50am – 3.20pm. Term time only, 38 weeks

JOB OVERVIEW

Make a meaningful difference to a child’s learning and independence in an inclusive primary school. As the Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant you will provide individual support and help the pupil access learning.

The Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant will work with teachers and the SENDCO to implement learning plans, support behaviour, review progress and respond to communication needs.

This Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant opportunity offers teamwork, training and the chance to contribute to a child-centred school community with high expectations.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant include:

• Individual and Group Support: Work with individual pupils or groups, keeping them on task and supporting completion of teacher-set activities
• Learning Plans and Progress: Implement lesson plans and individual learning, support testing and assessment, and review progress against learning programmes
• Behaviour and SEND Support: Respond to behaviour and special needs issues with the teacher or provision lead, using appropriate communication and motivation strategies
• Curriculum and Policy: Apply curriculum policies and relevant school, national and statutory requirements in day-to-day work
• Partnership Working: Work with teachers, the SENDCO and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality and trust
• Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety procedures, keeping children’s safety and wellbeing central
• Supervision and Flexibility: Undertake playtime supervision, attend required training and adapt between individual SEN support and class support as needed

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• A child-centred approach with the ability to create structure for children with SEND
• Experience supporting children with social or communication difficulties on an individual basis
• Ability to use non-verbal communication strategies and support pupils in a more specialised provision
• Calm, firm and adaptable approach, with the ability to motivate and engage pupils and respond to emotional needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and ability to work under pressure to a fixed timetable
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and learning from colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs

BENEFITS

• Staff membership rates at a modern leisure centre
• One fully paid day off per academic year to support personal events
• Extended two-week October half term
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• Tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

JOB REF: AWDO-C15241