Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant (AWDO-C15241)

AWD online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One fully paid day off per academic yr

Extended two-week October half term

UK public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant for an inclusive primary school in Hedge End, Southampton. The role provides one-to-one support to a pupil with SEND and works with teachers and the SENDCO to implement learning plans and monitor progress.

It is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with training and a collaborative team environment. The position emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality and flexibility between SEN support and classroom tasks,

Qualifications

• Child-centred approach to support pupils with SEND.
• Experience supporting children with social or communication difficulties.
• Ability to use non-verbal communication strategies.
• Calm, firm and adaptable; motivate and engage pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to pupils and help complete activities.
• Implement lesson plans and track progress against learning programmes.
• Support behaviour and SEND needs with teachers and provision lead.
• Apply curriculum policies in day-to-day work.
• Collaborate with SENDCO and outside agencies while keeping confidentiality.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures to keep pupils safe.
• Attend training and adapt between SEN and class support as needed.

Skills

Child-centered approach

SEND support

Non-verbal communication

Behaviour management

Team player

Confidentiality

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant (AWDO-C15241)

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Three opportunities are available to support a child with additional needs in a rewarding one-to-one school role. The organisation is seeking a calm, adaptable person with experience supporting children with social or communication difficulties.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, One-to-One Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Learning Mentor

This role is officially known as a Special Needs Assistant

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

• 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

• 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