Learning Support Assistant - Magherafelt, United Kingdom - Bell Recruitment

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Job Title:
Learning Support Assistant

JOB PURPOSE
To support learning and teaching across the curriculum, particularly for pupils with additional support needs.

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

This may involve joint-planning with teachers, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups, or short term for whole classes across all year groups in the school (Years 3-13).

Deliver specific time limited interventions in small groups or 1 to 1


Monitor pupil's progress and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' achievement, progress and development will be integral to this role.

To provide learning support within the context of our Self-Directed Learning Philosophy.

To fully engage in active participation in all staff meetings and CPD


DUTIES

Specific DUTIES
Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher or LSCO

Provide learning support for pupils & teachers within a Self-Directed Learning philosophy

Assess, manage and deliver learning support using knowledge and specialist skills

To work with pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and develop through the development of their attributes, skills and knowledge

To work with the LSCO/ RSENCO and other teachers to develop and implement Pupil passports/ILPs/MSP.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities through support of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge

To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs

Establish productive working relationships with staff and pupils

Organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and resources

Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and provide evidence of range and level of progress and attainment

Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence

To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age-related expectations of pupils and main teaching methods for age ranges in which you are involved

Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use, in line with the School ethos and general practice


Perform any duties that the Senior Leadership of the School shall from time to time determine and are appropriate to the post.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL
Demonstrating high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism

Providing an example of 'excellence' as a leading learning support practitioner and inspiring and motivating other staff

Working with the LSCO and Campus Principal to sustain high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning for students with SEND throughout the school

Monitor and evaluate the quality of interventions and standards of pupils' achievement and use benchmarks and set targets for improvement

To raise pupils' standards of achievement and to evaluate teaching and learning


General Duties
Uphold and promulgate the OneSchool Global ethos within all areas of responsibility

Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of OneSchool Global.

To promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role, adhering to the Equal Opportunity Policy

Comply with and support the implementation of all School policies

To adhere to Health & Safety Policies and ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety

To work with due regard to confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection, encouraging others to do the same


PERSONAL Duties
To set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels

Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work

To undertake appropriate professional development and positively participate in the appraisal of own performance

Communicate and co-operate effectively and positively with specialists from outside agencies where applicable

Attendance at staff meetings as appropriate


SAFEGUARDING
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures
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