Learning Support Assistant at Bedgrove Junior School

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Class Teacher, SENDCo and Headteacher

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning, development,wellbeing and inclusion.

The role involves working flexibly with whole classes, small groups and individual pupils across the school. This may include supporting children with a wide range of needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health needs(SEMH), behavioural needs and pupils requiring additional academic support.

The Learning Support Assistant will help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential, develop independence and experience success.

• To contribute to discussions with teachers regarding lessons, learning activities and pupil support.
• To assist in adapting learning materials and resources to enable pupils to access the curriculum effectively.
• To support the organisation and management of resources and equipment used to support learning.
• To assist with the planning, organisation and supervision of educational visits, enrichment activities and outings.
• To contribute ideas and feedback regarding strategies that support pupil engagement, learning and wellbeing.

• Under the direction of the class teacher, prepare classrooms and associated learning areas for lessons and activities.
• Prepare, organise and maintain teaching resources, displays and learning materials.
• Support the creation of an engaging and stimulating learning environment.
• Ensure learning areas, resources and equipment are maintained in a safe and organised condition.
• Assist in preparing materials and resources that support the needs of individual pupils and groups.

• Work alongside teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Support learning within whole-class, group and individual settings.
• Deliver planned intervention programmes and targeted support activities under the guidance of teachers and the SENDCo.
• Encourage pupils to participate fully in learning activities and classroom discussions.
• Provide appropriate scaffolding and support to enable pupils to access learning successfully.
• Help pupils to develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Support pupils to understand lesson objectives, instructions and success criteria.
• Reinforce learning through questioning, explanation, modelling and encouragement.
• Observe and record pupil engagement, progress and outcomes, providing feedback to teachers as required.

• Develop an understanding of the individual needs, strengths and barriers to learning experienced by pupils.
• Work with pupils who have a range of needs, including SEND, SEMH, communication and interaction needs, sensory needs, physical needs and behavioural needs.
• Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other identified support plans.
• Promote inclusion and ensure pupils can participate fully in all aspects of school life.
• Foster positive relationships that support pupils' emotional wellbeing and self-esteem.
• Encourage independence and avoid creating unnecessary reliance on adult support.
• Assist pupils in developing social skills, emotional regulation and positive relationships with others.
• Support pupils through periods of challenge or dysregulation using agreed strategies and behaviour approaches.
• Help pupils to understand and follow school routines, expectations and behaviour standards.
• Maintain high expectations for pupils' learning, behaviour and conduct at all times.

• Support the school's behaviour for learning policy and promote a calm, orderly and respectful learning environment.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement, participation and self-regulation.
• Model appropriate behaviour, language and interactions at all times.
• Support pupils in resolving difficulties and restoring positive relationships where appropriate.
• Work closely with teachers, leaders and pastoral staff to support pupils whose learning may be affected by behavioural, emotional or social needs.

• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
• Support pupils'…