Learning Support Assistant - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Jewell Academy

Description

Learning Support Assistant Job

Description

Post Title Learning Support Assistant


Salary/Grade:
NJC Point 5-6 (£21,575-£21,968 FTE) Actual= £


Academy:
Jewell Academy Bournemouth


Reporting To:

SENCO

Disclosure Level:
Enhanced


The Learning Support Assistant will:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Promote pupils' independence, selfesteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
• Lead planned interventions as directed by the class teacher.
• Be responsible for children at lunchtime and playtime as needed.
• Safeguard children and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.
• Work with children with SEND needs or a group of children as instructed by the class teacher to ensure inclusion for all children.
• Uphold the vision and values of the academy and be an exceptional role model in all aspects of their work and conduct.
• Keep children safe and adhere to the safeguarding policy and guidelines with KCSIE.

Additional responsibilities for this post:

• Work with a child with SEND needs.

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and challenge children at all levels to achieve their very best.
• Adapt the learning environment and resources to meet the needs of a child with SEND.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures.
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Observe pupil performance and share observations and outcomes with the class teacher.
• Supervise a class (with an additional adult) if the teacher is temporarily unavailable.
• Use IT skills to advance pupils' learning.
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher in line with the job description and Teaching

Assistant Standards.

• Accompany and support pupil(s) on outings from school as necessary.

Planning

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role.
• Read, understand and deliver appropriate lesson plans, adapting resources as necessary.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons alongside the teacher.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher.
• Communicate knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.
• With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with.
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers.
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
• Adhere to the strict rules of confidentiality and respect.
• Adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct and the policies of Jewell Academy.

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's values and vision.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Health and safety

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils' wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school's child protection policy.
• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents.
• Be vigilant when on playground duty or on school trips.
• Attend to minor accidents at school (where appropriate training has been given) and supervise unwell children.

Professional development

-Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.


-Take opportunities to build the appropria