Learning Support Assistants - Calder High School

Support for the School

• Assist students to access learning activities through specialist support e.g. curriculum/SEN specialism, behaviour management and translation.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the SENDCo, to support achievement and progress of students.
• Attend and participate in regular meeting as appropriate.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visit, trip and out of school activities as required.

Secondary Duties

• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the Headteacher (or nominated representative) in consultation with the post-holder and if she/he wishes with her/his trade union representative.

Staff Benefits

• Wellbeing: We subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service (https://schooladvice.co.uk/) to support staff with a variety of services such as online gyms, medical support and counselling. We deliver training to equip all staff with the skills to identify early signs of mental ill health in pupils and themselves.
• CPD: we have an extensive development programme both internally and externally to support your professional development whilst you are employed by the trust.
• Sustainability: We have good local transport networks including bus and rail.
• Priority places: for children of staff at both Calder Primary and Calder High Schools as part of our Admissions Policy.
• Childcare Vouchers to support staff getting back to work.
• Staff clubs such as staff sketch club, staff book club and various other initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting (within specified age range/subject area) or experience of tutoring.
• GCSE or Level 2 qualification in English and Maths at Grade C or above.

Desired:

• Training in special educational needs strategies.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to work using initiative and good judgement so the minimal direction.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive learning and social behaviours.
• Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and learning styles.
• Understanding of inclusion, particularly within a school environment.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Must have high expectations of all students.
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with students, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and carry out the role effectively.
• Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers.

Desired:

• Have experience of delivering programmes to support EAL students.

Special Working Conditions

Essential:

• Ability to attend occasional meetings out of school hours if required.

Only if required:

• Assisting students in line with moving and handling guidelines when toileting / feeding / transferring pupils.
• Providing hygiene care to students.
• Lifting and carrying equipment as required.
• Attend SEN drop in support sessions 3 times a year.

This job profile is not a restrictive outline, but indicates a range of duties. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in the range of tasks undertaken as appropriate to the post.