Learning Support Practitioner

Department for Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a skilled support worker to assist in the integration and welfare of pupils with special educational needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to enhance pupil progress and support classroom activities. Candidates must undergo a full enhanced DBS check and have the capacity to work in the UK.

Benefits

Access to CareFirst 24/7 support

Cycle to work scheme

Sick pay

Wellbeing forum

Termly staff breakfasts

Weekly employee rewards

Continued Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Ability to support differentiated activities in the classroom.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals.
• Support teachers and contribute to pupil progress.
• Liaise with parents and provide feedback to the teaching staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

The following outlines the responsibilities and requirements for the role. The information below is presented with clear responsibilities, qualifications, and organisational expectations.

Responsibilities

• assist in the implementation of any other programmes of support designed by other professionals such as advisory teachers, Educational Psychologists and speech therapists
• contribute to the students integration programme as identified by the school
• carry out specialist interventions to individuals or small groups
• to support teachers within the classroom
• to support the general care, welfare and safety of the pupil
• to assist in the preparation of teaching materials and equipment in support of the pupil concerned
• to liaise professionally with our SENCo, Assistant SENCo and the teaching staff
• to liaise with parents where necessary
• Supporting the Teacher: assisting in the development of suitable programmes of support and teaching resources for children
• supporting pupil progress by working with identified focus groups
• supporting staff in the planning of differentiated activities for the classroom, contributing to reviews (both statutory and non-statutory) of the children's progress
• participating in the evaluation of the support programmes
• providing feedback about the pupil to the class teacher keeping appropriate records as required e.g. behaviour logs, group registers, progress data etc.
• attending parents and information evenings as appropriate
• respecting the sensitivity and confidentiality of information about the children and the school in general, following the school safeguarding policy
• being aware of daily and forthcoming events
• being a positive role model for the children and parents
• maintaining positive professional relationships with all colleagues
• actively promoting the ethos and vision of the school
• supporting special school events
• supporting school trips and visits
• attending relevant in-service training
• undertaking supervision duties required

What the school offers its staff

• Access to CareFirst 24/7 our EAP confidential support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Wellbeing forum
• Termly staff breakfasts
• Weekly rewards to the employee of the week
• Continued Professional Development reviewed annually

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding. Positions are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and Right to Work in the UK.