Learning Support Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Newbury School

Newbury School

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Newbury School Ltd

Giving young people hope and future focus_

New Opportunities New Internal Vacancies

Safer Recruitment Statement (taken from the Safer Recruitment Policy):

Newbury Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health and wellbeing of all Children and Young People to who we educate and care for.

We have a passion to make the learning experience of all students within our school a positive, challenging and motivating experience.

We therefore employ staff who are committed to this statement. Newbury Independent School's Recruitment Policy reflects our commitment to uphold the safety of our Young People.

Staff employed with Newbury Independent School are vigorously checked and vetted to ensure they are committed to the wellbeing of the children in our care.

The school is committed to attracting, selecting and retaining employees who will contribute, maintain and champion our statement to ensure all Young People have the very best education.

Welcome to Newbury School, a new provision right in the heart of the midlands
Birmingham.

We are a co-educational independent school educating young people between the ages of We offer hope and future focus to young people who have and who are struggling in the school system, whatever their background.

We aim to be the _
best_ independent alternative education for these young people by providing _
outstanding staff, teaching and learning.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with SEMH experience to assist in the promotion and development of inclusive learning and teaching throughout the school.

Their main responsibility is to promote the wellbeing, safety and learning of the Students within Newbury Independent School whilst creating a safe environment to learn and develop.

To support the school's teachers in the teaching and learning of individual and key groups of pupils e.g. SEND, EHCP, IEPs, those on the Child Protection Register and Looked After Children. To support teaching staff with administration, including displays and reprographics.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Assist teachers in the delivery of lessons, providing support to individual and small groups of pupils.
Assist in the delivery of individual work programmes for specific pupils.
Use routine supervision and care skills to support pupils, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs.
Support the teachers in identifying the most effective teaching approaches and resources for pupils with specific needs.
Participate, with other staff, in the comprehensive assessment of children and young people to identify and address barriers to learning.
Help create and maintain an effective and stimulating environment for learning.
Liaise with parents and external agencies as required.
Work as part of a team to ensure that the well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances learning opportunities and life skills.
Contribute to the maintenance of records and information systems, both computerised and manual, with due regard for data protection and confidentiality.
Operate within legal, ethical and professional boundaries.
Provide administrative support to the class teachers and Senior Leadership Team.
Act as cover supervisor to cover absence as required.
Participate and accompany pupils off‐site on visits.
Undertake other duties that teachers or members of the Senior Leadership team may, from time to time, ask the post holder to perform.

We are looking for:

An applicant who is passionate about the care and wellbeing of Young People.
An applicant with excellent communication and listening skills.
An applicant with the capacity to be a mentor and motivate young people.
An applicant who has experience of working with young people within the stated age group.
An applicant who has a relevant degree and/or qualifications.
An applicant with minimum 2 years experience
An applicant with experience working with young people with SEND
An applicant with experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes