Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
**Location – High Barnet
**Salary - 95 - £110 per day
**Start date - September 2024
An amazing school in High Barnet is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will be involved in first aid related matters and have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
Main Areas of Responsibility
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To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
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To assist in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student’s learning needs
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To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievement, progress and needs
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To lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
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To attend to the students’ personal needs where required, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
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To support with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy
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To contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment
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Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals
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To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty
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To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
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To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
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To be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
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To support students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies
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To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
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To set challenging and demanding expectations, promoting self-esteem and independence
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To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of students’ work
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To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use
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To undertake student record keeping as requested
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To establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed
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To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required
Qualifications, Knowledge and Training
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Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
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Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
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Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace
Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities
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Good literacy and numeracy skills
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Good interpersonal and communication skills, with an excellent standard of written and spoken English
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Good administrative and organisational skills
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Ability to interest, encourage, motivate and engage children
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Ability to work as part of a team; working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
Please contact Lee at Seventeen Recruitment if you are interested in applying for this job role