SEND TA at Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

Lady Manners School; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lady Manners School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs. You will work with class teachers to deliver activities, support routines, transitions and behaviour management.

You will establish relationships with pupils, promote inclusion, assist with IEPs, and help with literacy and numeracy support under teacher supervision. DBS/training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with SEND children that have significant SEND needs and those that are awaiting specialist placement.
• Plan and deliver learning activities under the direction and guidance of the class teachers.
• Work closely with the class teachers to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, maintain order and an appropriate working environment.
• Assist with setting out learning materials.
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Provide comfort and immediate care in case of minor accidents, in accordance with our policy.

Job description

About this Role

Job Purpose

To provide learning and care support for pupils with specialeducational needs (SEND). To establish productive working relationshipswith pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

The role will include working with the class teachers todeliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions andbehaviour management.

Generic Responsibilities

Working under guidance to:

• Work with SEND children that have significant SEND needs and thosethat are awaiting specialist placement.
• Plan and deliver learning activities underthe direction and guidance of the class teachers.
• Work closely with the class teachers tocontribute to the management of pupil behaviour, maintain order and anappropriate working environment, including implementation of the school'sbehaviour policies.
• Report to the teachers on the behaviour ofpupils during lessons and any issues arising.
• Establish and promote productiverelationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting highexpectations.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils withinthe classroom and school.
• Liaise closely with teachers and otherrelevant agencies regarding the work set for a child/class/group.
• Assist with setting out learningmaterials.
• Establish constructive relationships andcommunicate with other relevant professionals, in liaison with the teachers, tosupport the pupil's learning and progress.
• Effectively communicate the work set by the class teachers to the pupiland ensure that the pupil is aware of the teacher's expectations.
• Encourage the pupil to interact and work co-operatively with others andensure that the pupil is engaged on the set task.
• Respond knowledgably to any questions from the pupil about process andprocedures.
• Observe and report on pupil performance. Update relevant records atagreed time intervals.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils is maintained at alltimes.
• Promote social and emotional development of pupils.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with theschool's policies and procedures.
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom.
• Provide Literacy/Numeracy support to allow access to the curriculum.
• Provide support for multi-lingual/bilingual pupils e.g. help pupils toaccess the curriculum and support the development of target language.
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Provide comfort and immediate care in case of minor accidents, includingsupport with intimate care where a plan is in place in accordance to ourpolicy. Report serious incidents to the appropriate person for actionadministering first-aid if qualified to do so.
• Collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the classteachers as appropriate.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits.
• Assist with supervision at playtimes and lunchtimes. Support pupils witheating (where necessary).
• Supervise individuals during statutory tests.
• Put up displays to enhance the classroom environment.
• Contribute towards the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.
• Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the development of theschool's policies and targets in accordance with the school's performancemanagement and supervision arrangements.
• Participate in appropriate school-based meetings and trainingactivities.
• Undertake any administrative duties relevant and appropriate to thispost.
• Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreedpriorities and targets in accordance with the school's performance managementand supervision arrangements.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and observe Data ProtectionGuidelines.
• Understand and comply with the school's equal opportunities and otherpolicies.
• Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within thenature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of this post.