Learning Support Assistant - Upper School

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Leith Hill School is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to join our Upper School, providing key SEN support within the classroom and working closely with teaching staff to ensure learning needs are met. The roles are available for an immediate start on a temp-to-perm basis.

You will work with one tutor group, assist with lesson delivery, support transitions, and help pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning journey.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage engagement in learning.
• Understand each pupil's EHCPs and tailor support with teachers.
• Assist in lessons, move around the room to support pupils and adapt content.
• Provide feedback to SENCO on strategies and pupil needs.
• Apply the school's behaviour policy to keep order and engagement.
• Assist during breaks and trips, encourage participation in learning experiences.
• Deliver adapted content to individual pupils or small groups.
• Monitor wellbeing and follow safeguarding policy; notify concerns as required.
• Maintain professionalism and participate in required training and reflections.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Upper School

We currently have an exciting opportunity for two committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioners to join our team, providing key SEN support within the classroom working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met. This role is available with an immediate start, on a temp to perm basis.

Job overview

As a LSA at Leith Hill School, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing a supportive, positive, and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Working alongside teachers and the therapy team, you will help to ensure that each pupil in your assigned tutor group has the individualised support necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.Your day-to-day role will involve working closely with one tutor group to support them in each of their lessons, and to assist with their transitions between different classes.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Building Positive Relationships:Develop and maintain positive, trusting relationships with the pupils in your care.Actively encourage pupils to engage positively with the learning process and build confidence in their abilities.
• 2. Understanding and Applying Individual Learning Needs:Acquire a thorough understanding of each pupils ‘Pupil Passport’ and assist teachers in tailoring support to address specific learning needs.Collaborate closely with teachers to implement effective teaching strategies that align with the pupils’ EHCPs, and strategies listed in their ‘Pupil Passports’.
• 3. Supporting Classroom Learning and Teacher Collaboration:Taking instructions from the class teacher to support pupils with their learning during lesson time.LSAs must also be proactive in the support they offer: it is vital that you remain mobile in the learning environment and circulate the classroom frequently, offering support and feedback to pupils even if you have not been directly instructed to do so by the class teacher.Actively support the teacher in adapting lesson content to meet individual needs, ensuring all pupils are fully engaged and challenged.Motivate pupils to adopt a positive attitude toward their learning journey, supporting them to remain engaged and focused in lessons.Assist in guiding pupils back into lessons, helping them re-engage with lesson content as needed.Support the class teacher in generating and recording evidence of pupils’ learning and engagement with the school’s curriculum.
• 4. Advising the SENCO and Education Team:Provide feedback to the SENCO and teaching staff on effective teaching strategies and any challenges or less effective strategies.Communicate any emerging needs or concerns related to the pupils’ learning and behaviour to help tailor future teaching approaches.
• 5. Behaviour Management and Consistent Application of School Policies:Apply the school’s behaviour policy consistently to maintain order and engagement in the learning environment. Remind pupils of their targets and support them in achieving theseConduct and record reflection sessions with pupils to help them understand and reflect on how they can be supported to meet expectations.
• 6. Support for Enrichment Activities and Offsite Trips:Assist pupils during break times, lunchtimes and on offsite trips and enrichment activities, ensuring their safety and encouraging participation in new learning experiences.
• 7. Adapted Learning Content Delivery:Deliver adapted learning content to individual pupils or small groups, as instructed by the teacher, ensuring that all pupils can access and understand the material. Feeding back to teacher on success of exercise.
• 8. Safeguarding and Wellbeing Monitoring:Closely monitor pupils’ wellbeing, reporting any concerns to the Pastoral and Wellbeing Lead and the pupil’s Tutor. Read, understand and adhere to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times. Immediately notify the DSL or one of the DDSLs of any concerns you may have in line with the school’s safeguarding protocol.
• 9. Professionalism:Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism at all times, representing the values and the ethos of Leith Hill School both in and out of school.Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Positive Behaviour Support, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Data ProtectionParticipate in training and other learning activities as required.Recognise your own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others. Seek guidance, advice, discussion and reflect on the areas where you may require additional supportThis is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change.

Tutors are paid per lesson/booked session. Rates may vary depending on subject, level, experience and student demand. Tutors can set their availability and may offer 1-to-1 tutoring, group classes and/or online courses through the Tutoring Ambitions platform. Platform commission applies to bookings.