Learning Support Assistant

Shipston High School is recruiting a learning support assistant on term-time hours of up to 30 a week, plus one week, starting as soon as possible. The work centres on supporting pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups, and helping the teacher with planning, assessment and record-keeping. Duties also cover behaviour and inclusion, pupil supervision on off-site trips, and preparing teaching resources.

Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check.

• Support individuals and groups during lessons and independent work, reinforcing key concepts and keeping pupils on task
• Assist the teacher with lesson and curriculum planning, delivery and evaluation
• Monitor pupils' progress against key objectives and feed back to the teacher
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and keep records of progress
• Help implement IEPs, behaviour plans and behaviour management strategies, reporting unusual patterns of behaviour
• Promote inclusion, independence, communication skills and self-esteem
• Monitor pupils' general care, safety and welfare, including personal and physical care tasks
• Assist with pupil supervision on off-site trips under the teacher's guidance
• Support pupils to use ICT in learning and develop their independence with it
• Prepare and care for teaching aids, equipment and differentiated resources
• Carry out administrative tasks such as producing worksheets and administering coursework
• Liaise with parents, carers and specialist staff, sharing information and attending review meetings where appropriate

• NVQ level 2 or above and relevant training, or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills
• GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C, or equivalent
• Further training on curriculum areas or specific special needs

• Experience of teaching assistant work

• Good communication and listening skills, verbal and written
• Effective use of ICT to support learning and other technology
• Good knowledge of at least one area of learning
• Understanding of school policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks
• Planning own work when required
• Applying training and theory in practice

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Problem-solving and the ability to use initiative and act independently
• Pro-active in offering ideas
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Degree-level education
• Training leading to NVQ level 3 or equivalent