Special Needs Learning Support Assistant CE School

Special Needs Learning Support Assistant - The Gerrards Cross CE School

Location:

Gerrards Cross

Good literacy and numeracy skills, a positive approach, patience and a sense of humour are essential for all posts within the school. Experience of working with a variety of needs including ASC would be beneficial.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: £12.87-£13.38ph Bucks Pay ISN6-10, The salary for the position is £24,836- £25,823 FTE pro rata (Bucks Pay ISN6-10) depending on experience. This is between £12.87 and £13.38 per hour.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Interviews to be held: Yes. Please note that all applications will be considered as soon as they are received and asked for interview.

Our school seeks to provide an engaging, challenging and inspiring education in an environment where every individual is valued, nurtured and celebrated. With a firm foundation of Christian values, we share a vision of excellence which enriches today and equips for tomorrow.

To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff, undertaking work/care/support programs in order to maximise academic and personal development of pupils. To enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

MAIN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support for Pupils:

• Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• Deliver pastoral and learning support.
• Deal with minor incidents and the health and hygiene of the children where necessary.
• Read with individual children and groups and complete reading records as directed by the class teacher.

Support for the Teacher:

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with classroom displays.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with the planning, delivering and facilitating of learning activities.
• If working in the EYFS, support, extend and challenge children's learning and development through play.
• Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• If working in the EYFS, carry out observations and assessments as required.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievement, progress, and any difficulties.
• Promote and model good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Support home school links and develop positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils' work.
• Provide clerical/admin, support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing.
• Work within the school's system of supervision of children.
• Work in partnership with the teacher to support the school induction programme. This may include contributing to parents' evenings as appropriate.

Support for the Curriculum:

• Undertake structured and agreed learning…