Learning Support Apprentice - Hampstead, United Kingdom - Professional Training Solutions Limited

Professional Training Solutions Limited
Professional Training Solutions Limited
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Hampstead, United Kingdom

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Brief Description
Learning Support Assistant will work as part of a growing learning support and therapy team, supporting the education and social development of young people with special needs at the Academy helping them reach their full potential


Daily tasks

  • To work with and support the pupils (either one to work or in small groups) enabling them to take part in all aspects of the curriculum;
  • Invigilate or support with tests and examinations as directed;
  • Assist in the supervision of children during the working day,
on/off site.

  • Assist in the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the SEND Leadership Team;
  • Assist in the implementation of Pupil Profiles, EHCPs, PSPs, PEPs and CAFs for students and help monitor their progress.
  • Provide support for students, identified with SEN, inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
  • Work with other professionals, such as the Speech therapists and advisory staff when necessary.
  • Assist the SENCo with maintaining student records.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
  • Prepare and present displays of students' work, maintain the nurture area as an appropriate learning environment.
  • To contribute to the organisation of classroom resources to ensure effective classroom management
  • Maintain an accurate log of students supported and their progress.
  • Develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the
students concerned.

  • Take into account a student's special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials.
  • To supervise pupils during break and lunch time as appropriate
senior leadership and encourage pupils to be physically active
and to play.

  • Help promote independent learning.
  • Help reinforce learning.
  • Help students' record work in an appropriate way.
  • Develop study and organisational skills.
  • Model good practice.
  • To assist on outings and school trips with SEN students, travelling by foot, public transport or taxi as required.
  • Adhere to the Academy's Equal Opportunities policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
  • Uphold the Academy's policy in respect of safeguarding and child protection matters.
  • Provide a healthy and comfortable working environment, smoking is strictly prohibited on the Academy's site

Training and qualification

  • Level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship
  • Training will be completed onsite at The UCL Academy. CPD weekly will contribute to the training.

Progression routes

Skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Polite
  • Friendly
  • Welcoming
  • Optimistic
  • Credible
  • Calm
  • Resilient
  • Reliable
  • Punctual

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C9/A*) essential
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C9/A*) essential

Apprenticeship Duration
18 months


Details of Working week
pm daily with a 50 minute lunch break

37.5 hours a week


Extra information
Employee will also receive any cost of living increases. Staff member will also have access to the Academy's cycle to work scheme & healthcare plan which includes reimbursement for a range of different health matters & Employee Assistance Programme

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