Learning Support Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £20,866.17 i £21,480.39 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | CM18 6AA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | St Mark's West Essex Catholic School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | August 2025 |
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St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School
Job Title Learning Support Assistant
Grade Scale 3 Point 5
Reports to Head of Learning Support
Liaison with Teaching staff, support staff, Headteacher, pupils.
Job Purpose To work as part of the Learning Support Team in supporting and including students with learning difficulties/disabilities in mainstream classes. To work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
Principal Accountabilities
To provide support to the teacher and pupils in lessons. To support a named pupil with personal care needs.
To work with individuals of small groups of children under direction of Head of Learning Support.
Duties • Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical and health matters.
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
General
• To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare
• Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
• Attend relevant school meetings as required
• To respect confidentiality at all times
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out the appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
General heading Detail Examples
Qualifications & Experience Specific qualifications & experience Successful experience working with children in a Secondary School environment
Literacy GCSE English
Numeracy GCSE Maths
Science GCSE Science
Technology Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning
Communication Written Ability to write basic reports
Verbal Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously
Ability to listen effectively
Languages Overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Negotiating Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults
Working with children Behaviour Management Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
SEN Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
Curriculum Good understanding of the school curriculum
Knowledge of literacy/numeracy strategies
Child Development Good understanding of the general aspect of child development
Ability to assess progress and performance
Health & Well being Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others Working with partners Understand the role of others working in and with the school
Understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children
Relationships Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Team work Ability to work effectively with a range of adults
Information Know when, how and with whom to share information
Ability to follow instructions accurately
Responsibilities
Organisational skills Good organisational skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Time Management Ability to manage own time effectively
Creativity Demonstrate creativity and an ability to resolve routine problems independently
General Equalities Awareness of and commitment to equality
Health & Safety Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Child Protection Understand and implement child protection procedures
Confidentiality/Data Protection Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
CPD Be prepared to develop and learn in the role
Job Title Learning Support Assistant
Grade Scale 3 Point 5
Reports to Head of Learning Support
Liaison with Teaching staff, support staff, Headteacher, pupils.
Job Purpose To work as part of the Learning Support Team in supporting and including students with learning difficulties/disabilities in mainstream classes. To work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
Principal Accountabilities
To provide support to the teacher and pupils in lessons. To support a named pupil with personal care needs.
To work with individuals of small groups of children under direction of Head of Learning Support.
Duties • Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical and health matters.
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
General
• To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare
• Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
• Attend relevant school meetings as required
• To respect confidentiality at all times
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out the appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
General heading Detail Examples
Qualifications & Experience Specific qualifications & experience Successful experience working with children in a Secondary School environment
Literacy GCSE English
Numeracy GCSE Maths
Science GCSE Science
Technology Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning
Communication Written Ability to write basic reports
Verbal Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously
Ability to listen effectively
Languages Overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Negotiating Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults
Working with children Behaviour Management Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
SEN Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
Curriculum Good understanding of the school curriculum
Knowledge of literacy/numeracy strategies
Child Development Good understanding of the general aspect of child development
Ability to assess progress and performance
Health & Well being Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others Working with partners Understand the role of others working in and with the school
Understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children
Relationships Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Team work Ability to work effectively with a range of adults
Information Know when, how and with whom to share information
Ability to follow instructions accurately
Responsibilities
Organisational skills Good organisational skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Time Management Ability to manage own time effectively
Creativity Demonstrate creativity and an ability to resolve routine problems independently
General Equalities Awareness of and commitment to equality
Health & Safety Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Child Protection Understand and implement child protection procedures
Confidentiality/Data Protection Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
CPD Be prepared to develop and learn in the role