Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant Part Time Post

Main Purpose of Job:

To provide support for students within the classroom, or individuals with significant identified needs.

Specific Duties:

To help support students in developing independence and interdependence skills.
To promote and facilitate Inclusive Practice.
Supervise and assist students in a classroom situation when specific work has been prepared by the staff or other specialists.
To support students and implement Individual Learning Plans.
Assist students in the use of special classroom equipment and teaching aids as required.
To supervise/assist individual studentsâ€™ work programmes in a class situation.
To assist on any excursions or extra-curricular activities.
To assist as necessary with all aspects of student wellbeing as identified by Tutor.

General Requirements:

As a member of staff, the post holder will be required to further the agreed aims of the Academy by participating fully in the following:

To participate in the scheme for appraisal and review of performance adopted by the Academy.
To support the provision of a high quality environment for student learning and associated activities.
To support Student Welfare and Support Services.
To support the development of a flexible and responsive institution.
To support Academy Promotional and Marketing Activities.
To ensure the safe and appropriate use of Academy equipment, premises and property.
To ensure that Health and Safety Procedures as laid out in the Academy Health and Safety Policy.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
To Undertake a DBS check when you start.
To undertake any training and development which may be required to meet the needs of our Academy provision and Learner needs.

Responsible to:

Director/ Programme Tutor

Person specification

Essentials:

GCSEs in English and Maths or level 2 equivalent.
Excellent communication skills
Good IT skills.
Recent experience supporting students with difficulties or disabilities in the education sector.
To understand the issues of safeguarding and confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and students.
Experience of accurate record-keeping

Desirables:

Qualifications in education/assessing/teaching support.
An understanding of the support needs of students with learning difficulties.
Supporting students with mental health needs.
An understanding of the needs of young people and adults in an educational setting.
A proven track record of supporting and promoting student independence.
A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one

Hours: 18 – 21 hours per week (Academy Term Time)

Salary: Â£8 per hours (paid on the last working day of the month)

Contract: Part Time/Temporary until July 2018

Job Type: Part-time