Teaching Assistant (maternity cover)

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

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to aid students with additional needs in a school setting. You will provide directed classroom support, clarify instructions and help learners access curriculum materials with patience and resilience.

Under the SENDCo and teacher guidance, you will assist in targeted areas, support ICT-enabled learning, supervise during breaks, and help prepare learning resources to promote independence and inclusive

Responsibilities

• Provide directed support in the classroom and assist students with learning tasks.
• Liaise/communicate with teachers on a lesson-by-lesson basis to assess best usage of LM support.
• Clarify and explain instructions and help students access curriculum materials.
• Assist in weaker areas (speech and language, reading, numeracy, handwriting) following a designed programme.
• Support students’ physical needs and promote independence during PE, breaks and mobility tasks.
• Work with the SENDCo and other professionals to implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Prepare appropriate resources and supervise group activities to maintain a conducive LD learning environment.
• Contribute to progress reviews and provide feedback on learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENDCo.

Job description

To aid students to learn as effectively as possible in group situations, remote learning and independently, for example:

Directed support in the classroom

Liaising/communicating with teachers on a lesson-by-lesson basis to assess best and

most effective use of LM support

Clarifying and explaining instructions

Ensuring the student(s) is able to use materials and equipment provided

Motivating and encouraging the students, as required, by providing appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs to access the curriculum and promote independence

Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, behaviour, reading, spelling,

numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc by following a specifically designed

programme, in a 1:1 or small group setting, as directed by the SENDCo

Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the student to concentrate and stay on task

Liaising with class teacher, SENCo and other professionals about Additional Needs

Take direction from qualified teacher and SENDCo to consistently and effectively

implement agreed behaviour management strategies

Helping to make appropriate resources to support the student(s)

Meeting students’ physical needs while encouraging independence e.g. help students to change for PE lessons or swimming, clean and reassure students after accidental spillage on clothes, help with mobility around the Academy including wheelchair access

To establish appropriate supportive relationships with the student(s) concerned and handle all confidential matters with discretion at all times

To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the student(s) with SEN, encouraging students to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner

Give the student(s) feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self-

reliance and self-esteem, including marking student’s work, if required

To support the student(s) in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom

To support the use of ICT in learning activities including remote learning, using Teams

or similar programs, where required

To have an appropriate level of understanding of the Code of Practice (COP) and SEND Matrix

To provide regular feedback on the student(s)’ learning and behaviour to

the teacher/SENDCo, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted

Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations

of students to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development

When working with a group of students, understand and use group dynamics to

promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance

To use the school’s system for recording progress

To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson (within employed

hours) e.g. operating AVA equipment as required i.e. photocopier, laminator, making books, labels, signs and undertaking practical tasks to maintain a good standard of LD Dept appearance and access to peripheral learning

To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school as required

To contribute towards reviews of student(s)’ progress as appropriate

To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment including social media and other online mediums

To attend meetings and training sessions as required by the Academy to further

knowledge and be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation

evenings as required

To supervise students during break/lunch time and to attend Homework clubs as

directed (within employed hours)

Where appropriate (if currently trained), to know and apply positive handling techniques

To accompany teacher and students on educational visits

To assist during exam periods, with students who have Access Arrangements including after school extensions

Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management, professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service