Learning Support Assistant - Barnet, United Kingdom - My Work Agency

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Learning Support Assistant

Immediate Start

Barnet,
London

We are recruiting for a
Learning Support Assistant to join an Ofsted Rated "Good with Outstanding features" mainstream secondary school in Barnet.

Due to an individual being promoted in the school, the SENCO is not looking for another LearningSupport Assistant to join their thriving and achieving team.

Job Role:

Learning Support Assistants work with both mainstream children and children who need additional support.

This includes children with physical disabilities, learning, emotional, behavioural or communication difficulties, conditions such as autism, dyspraxia,dyslexia and ADHD, sensory impairments (for example, visual impairment), sensory processing disorder, and mental health issues.

Learning Support Assistants may also work with gifted children.

Typical Job Duties and Accountabilities:

To work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher to ensure that all children and young people in the class are supported to enjoy school and make the best possible progress
All staff are expected to do everything they can to protect the children and young people from harm and to make the learning environment safe
Support pupils to engage in learning activities, adapt tasks for individuals and assist them to make progress
Attend to the pupil's personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Supervise and support pupil ensuring their safety and access to learning in a clean and tidy environment
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
Learn and use safe systems for moving, handling and physical interventions as appropriate Support for tutors
Be aware of pupil progress/achievements and report observations to the teacher in the agreed format
Supporting a positive homeschool relationship, by sharing information with parents and carers

About the School:

"School leaders, governors and staff have created a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive." (Ofsted 2017)

"The behaviour of pupils is outstanding." (Ofsted 2017)

"The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding." (Ofsted 2017)

"Diversity at this harmonious school is celebrated and respected." (Ofsted 2017)

Requirements:

Previous experience working in a school setting is desirable but not essential
A strong interest in helping young people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A passion for teaching and the ability to build relationships with students, teachers and parents
An ability to foster enthusiasm, imagination, energy and adaptability to students
Excellent analysis, decision making and time management skills
Experience working with children/young people who have any special educational needs

The School offers:

- excellent induction and CPD programme
- various benefits to all employees through our extensive well-being programme.
- flexible working could be considered
- robust and supportive performance management systems
- a technology rich school
- strong leadership and support