Learning Support Assistant; EAL

JOB PURPOSE

• To carry out work, care and/or support programmes for pupils, under the SENCO.
• To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of SEND (E and K coded) pupils and the classroom.
• To deliver an effective level of support, assist in meeting the needs of students with different learning needs as well as English as an additional need.
• Prepare and deliver small group interventions for a group of identified pupils; this may include any targeted interventions as instructed by SENCO/Head of EAL.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

• Attend to the personal needs of pupils and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first‑aid and welfare matters.
• Supervise and provide support to pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Support pupils to understand instructions, and in respect of local and national learning strategies such as literacy, and numeracy, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, as directed by the teacher, SENCO and/or Head of EAL.
• To liaise with subject teachers in order to become familiar with the SOW and lesson plans and be well prepared to support the pupils with SEND (E and K) and EAL.
• To liaise with Head of EAL, the SENDCO and the subject teachers to support SEND pupils (E and K) and EAL pupils.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, being aware of and responding appropriately to their individual needs, and encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities with others.
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Undertake pupil record‑keeping as requested by the teacher and the SENDCO.
• Keep a record of targeted intervention classes, including EAL.
• Keep a daily record of in‑class support on the relevant school’s software, such as class charts or provision map.
• Contribute to SEND and EAL student passport and IEP (individual Educational Plan) writing and reviews as requested by the SNEDCO and Head of EAL.
• Maintain awareness of pupil problems, progress and achievements, and report to the SENDCO as agreed and/or appropriate.
• Gather and report information from and/or to parents/carers as directed by the SENCO.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use, including basic ICT equipment.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting conflict and incidents in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and school activities as required.