Learning Support Assistant - Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom - Mowbray Education Trust

Mowbray Education Trust

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Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Role Purpose

To work under the guidance of the SENDCo/senior staff to provide support for the social, emotional and mental health needs of individuals/groups, through a nurture group approach.

Key Accountabilities

To support in the running of school nurture group interventions and pastoral support.
To plan and facilitate specific wellbeing interventions, e.g. drawing and talking, colourful semantics, Lego therapy and anger or anxiety management.
To lead Speech and Language Therapy sessions.
To support pupils during time out of lessons, including enrichment and extracurricular activities to ensure they have positive and enjoyable experiences.
To contribute to the whole school inclusive ethos, environment and organisation both practically and as a positive role model for pupils and colleagues.

Specific Responsibilities

To support pupils' social and emotional development and promote independence in a safe, secure, challenging environment employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement
To support the learning of individuals and groups of pupils by ensuring individual needs are met through provision of the nurture room, a bespoke curriculum and wellbeing interventions
To develop social communication and emotional literacy to encourage pupils to interact positively with others
To prepare and deliver specific wellbeing interventions, making adjustments when necessary to meet individual needs
To monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions
To communicate effectively with pupils, parents, teachers, and senior staff, giving feedback on the impact of interventions when required
To promote the inclusion of all pupils within the school
Support the delivery of internal and external assessments
To offer support, guidance, and training for other staff on wellbeing strategies and how to meet individual needs, including supporting the progress of EHCP targets and Personalised Learning Plans under the guidance of the SENDCo
To promote the consistent use of the behaviour policy and support with classroom behaviour incidents
To build positive relationships with parents/carers and support in meetings under the guidance of the teacher/SENDCo
To set out and prepare the nurture room according to the needs of the pupils and create an engaging environment that supports learning and celebrates success
To supervise and support pupils outside of lessons including lunchtime, breaktime and outings and trips as required
Attend staff training and relevant development opportunities as required
To contribute and participate positively and professionally in effective relationships with team members to support achievement and progress of pupils and support the culture and ethos of the school
To act as a cover supervisor if required
To promote and follow the policies and ethos of the school and to promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills, and grade