Details
1079707
University of Warwick
02/09/2024
Other - See Job
Monday - Friday: 08:30am - 15:30pm
Smart Casual
Pay
£25,500
£25,500
Description
Role
We are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our clients team based in Solihull on permanent basis.
The Learning Support Assistant’s main role is to provide support for students either 1:1 or in a small group situation who have special educational , social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The LSA will ensure that the students can integrate and participate as fully as possible in the lessons and make progress.
Duties and responsibilities
Supporting students:
- Provide 1:1 and small group learning support.
- Understand student needs, seek advice from relevant personnel, and adapt materials accordingly.
- Maintain an inclusive learning environment.
- Offer positive reinforcement and rewards.
- Facilitate intervention sessions (e.g., reading, emotional literacy).
- Stay updated through training and maintain behavioral documentation.
- Support and lead sports activities/brain breaks.
Supporting school and SENCO needs:
- Collaborate with the team to enhance student well-being and personal development.
- Attend planning meetings and assist in delivering individual learning programs.
- Provide regular feedback to teachers and outside agencies.
- Contribute to students' annual reviews.
- Foster home-school links and communicate effectively.
- Engage in professional development.
- Adhere to school policies and statutory guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures.
- Carry out assigned duties.
Skills and experience
- Experience working with children with special educational and emotional needs in a school setting.
- Relevant qualifications in English and Maths.
- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in teaching and learning.
- Understanding of social, cultural, and physical needs of students.
- Interest in child learning and behavior.
- Completed training in SEMH aspects like Team Teach, Autism, Attachment Disorder.
- First aid training for school settings.
- Ability to follow directions from SENCO, Head Teacher, or Educational Psychologist.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Productivity and initiative.
- Effective communication with diverse students.
- Motivating students academically and socially.
- Organizational assistance in the learning environment.
- Accurate record-keeping.
- Collaboration with colleagues and community members.
- Exemplifying responsibility and trustworthiness.
- Patience with challenging behavior and flexibility in teaching approaches.
- Respect for confidentiality and safeguarding protocols.
- Computer literacy.
- Commitment to attending relevant training courses.
Location
Solihull
Benefits
Onsite parking
Additional information
This assignment is subject to a DBS Check; Unitemps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment