Learning Support Assistant

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with Bradford Council to recruit an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This role is working 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Duties:

* To work as a team member in the Resourced Provisions team to support the learning, progress and care of the pupils to support them to achieve their potential and personal best. The role is under the direction of the teacher in charge to provide support for pupils in lessons within the Resourced Provision classrooms and the mainstream school and for groups or individual interventions. To assist teachers to manage and prepare appropriate teaching resources.

* Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, personal development, areas for development and improvements and concerns.

* Support effective liaison and communication between the Resourced Provisions team and mainstream school staff, teachers, SENCO to work together to plan for the effective support of the pupils

* Provide skilled delivery and support for pupils with SEND to promote their learning and achievement, independence and confidence

* Accurately record and provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers and other key staff on pupils’ achievement, progress, barriers and other relevant issues or concerns

* Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the established policies of the school and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Requirements:

* A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within an educational setting with pupils with SEND particularly ASD and/or SEMH , with an age range of children appropriate to the role.

* An understanding of how SEND and the primary needs of ASD and/or SEMH impacts upon learning and development and behaviours

* Good understanding and willingness to use positive behaviour and physical interventions in line with national guidelines.

Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest