Learning Support Assistant and Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

LSA NJC GRADE 4, points 5-6 FTE £25,583-£25,989 [£8,935.43- £9,077.24 at 15 hours] HLTA NJC Grade 8, points 20-24 £ 32,597-£35,412 FTE [£11,385.23- £12,368.43 at 15 hours] Combined salary of £20,320.66 - £21,445.67

Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School

Full-Time, Term Time only + inset days

Contract 8.20am - 15.20
-30 hours per week
-15 hours as LSA, 15 hours as HLTA- unpaid 1 hour lunch break

This a combined role working 15 hours per week with HLTA responsibilities and 15 hours with LSA responsibilities. The role is to support the needs of small groups of children. This appointment is based at Clapham and Patching C of E Primary School but the postholder may have the opportunity to support KS3 and KS4 students at Worthing High School.

This is an exciting position for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys taking initiative and is passionate about helping children succeed.

All criteria are essential unless stated otherwise

• HLTA qualification including Level 2 English and Maths Working at NVQ level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent; may be working towards NVQ level 3 and/or national occupational standards
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety
• An ability to maintain high professional standards and the ability to follow quality assurance systems
• An ability to relate well to all children ensuring that their needs are met
• An ability to put the needs of the child first
• An ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues
• An ability to be clear, concise and fluent in both written and oral communication
• Proven ability to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure, reacting well to change and remaining positive setbacks
• Prepared to undertake training/development as required
• Show commitment to continuous personal learning and development which supports the delivery of outstanding service
• Must have own transport to site

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is a dynamic and growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes across our schools.

Currently comprising two schools, we have ambitious plans to expand by incorporating at least two additional schools in the near future. We are seeking a skilled and proactive People Manager to drive our people strategy and support our growth.

• Using teaching and learning objectives to plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate, under the overall direction and supervision of a teacher
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. May involve developing/implementing Individual Development Plans Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required, including specialist support with pupils with learning, behavioural,, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Physically assist pupils in activities (may involve lifting, where mobility is an issue) HLTA’s at this level may also undertake some/all of the following:
• Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan…