Learning Support Assistants

Job Title: Learning Support Assistants

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: Support Staff Grade B1 £22,737 (FTE) to C1 £23,115 (FTE) depending on the role

Job Type: Full Time / Part Time options available, one year contract with possible extension

Hours of Work: Full-time hours between 8.50am and 3.30pm, Part-time hours 11.45am to 3.45pm

Oaklands is a Catholic Academy taking in boys and girls from 11 -18, which has been established by the Diocese of Portsmouth for the education of Catholic children who live within the designated parish catchment area allocated to the school. In addition, Oaklands also takes in a number of children from other Christian denominations whose parents have specifically requested a Catholic education at the school, provided that they satisfy the criteria laid down in the Governors’ Admissions Policy.

About The Role:

The Trustees of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. The positions are a pivotal part of the delivery and support of the curriculum to enable the high standard of teaching and learning in the School and Sixth Form College. There are a variety of roles on offer from general in class support for students with additional needs to more specialist support for students with specific difficulties or within a set area of the curriculum such as maths and science.

The successful applicants will be highly organised and possess good interpersonal skills. A high level of practical skills, technical knowledge and organisation ability are also essential. In return we offer an excellent salary and benefits package, the prospect of working for a valued organization which is committed to educational excellence, the skills and resources to share best practice, plus a supportive and dedicated staff and senior team. Previous experience is not necessary if you are willing to work as part of a team. Skills and full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Student Plans and Passports and help monitor the progress of SEN Students against set targets
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Work with other professionals, such as specialist teacher advisers and occupational therapists, as necessary in order to implement any recommendations and supervise any therapy programme indicated
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records by providing feedback on student progress
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills
• Plan, deliver and monitor basic skills intervention programme in accordance with guidance given by the Intervention Coordinator and the SENCO
• Support students to become independent learners by the use of effective questioning techniques
• Supervise homework clubs and general support sessions to help students consolidate their learning

Administrative Duties:

• Provide updates on student progress as required by the SENCO/class teacher
• Maintain accurate records for identified students including the use of the whole school provision tracker
• Photocopying and filing duties as may be required by SENCO or class teacher
• Undertake other administrative duties from time to time as identified by the SENCO
• Maintaining accurate record of objectives and CPD

About You:

Essential:

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Strong commitment to team-working and partnership
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Appropriate professional attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• Excellent communication skills —verbal and written
• Stamina, initiative and resilience
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Confidence
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Smart appearance and friendly manner
• Ability to work In sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the school
• Well -developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and inspire students
• Values and respects the views and the needs of children and young people
• Imagination and vision

Desirable:

• Level 3 qualifications
• Previous experience in a similar role

Closing Date: Monday 6th May 2024 at 5pm

Interviews: During week commencing 7th May 2024

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form and consent form to fill in.

These forms will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Learning Support Worker, LSA, LA, Learning Assistant, Educational Support Teacher, Educational Assistant, Carer, Care Support, Social Worker, Support Team Leader, Care Coordinator, Autism Care Worker, Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Autism Support, Learning Disabilities Support, may also be considered for this role.