Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship - Bristol, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Learning Support Assistant apprenticeship available to join our busy team at Oasis Academy New Oak.

Working week
Monday to Thursday 8:10 - 4:10 and Friday 8:10 - 3:40

37 hours per week total

Qualification Gained
Teaching Assistant level 3

Duration
18 months

Main Purpose

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to students and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

Specific Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups of students in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
Support students to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all students
Support the teacher in behavior management and keeping students on task
Support students in social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources including photocopying, filing and display and presentation of student work and teaching and learning resources at the direction of the teacher
Record basic student data
Support student learning through play
Facilitate games and activities
Assist with escorting students on educational visits
Invigilate exams and tests
Assist students with eating, dressing and hygiene as required whilst encouraging independence.
Supervise students between lessons and when entering and leaving the Academy's site.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Safeguarding children and young people
Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

To effectively contribute to our organisational commitment to excellent education at the heart of our communities.
To be aware of and understand our Equality and Diversity Policy and ensure at all times that the duties of the post are carried out in accordance with the Policy.
To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation and associated codes of practice and policies.
Review and develop own professional practice, maintain effectiveness as a member of the academy staff by taking responsibility for own continuing professional development.
Demonstrate a willingness to engage with further training and other opportunities to gain appropriate skills, knowledge and vocational or academic qualifications.

Learning Support Assistant

Oasis Ethos

Our ethos is an expression of our character - it is a statement of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do.

We are committed to a model of inclusion, hope, perseverance, healthy relationships and compassion throughout all the aspects of the life and culture of each Academy community.

Essential Qualifications**- Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C / 9-4 or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

The ability to converse at ease with parents/students and members of the public, and provide advice in accurate spoken English'
Experience of using IT
Experience of working in a school or other educational establishment
Experience of working in a care or pastoral role

Personal Qualities

Good organizational skills
Ability to encourage and motivate learning with high expectations of behaviour
Good interpersonal skills
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Reliability, motivation, adaptability and resilience under pressure
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks
Motivation to work with children and young people and their families
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people