Learning Support Assistant

Principle roles and responsibilities

 

• Be confident to manage challenging behaviour. 

• Understand behaviour as a form of communication. 

• Be a committed team player. 

• Support the emotional and social development of students, reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead. 

• Work with vocational tutor to devise and implement strategies to work towards outcomes identified in student EHCP. 

• Support with planning teaching and learning sessions, this will include preparing resources and setting up environment ready for sessions.

• Provide reports on the progress of your student/s as and when required. 

• Prioritise daily record keeping detailing support needs and progression. 

• Update provision maps and understand the support needs of your allocated students. 

• Accompany learners on enrichment activities inside and outside of the classroom. 

• Develop knowledge of the needs of the learners in class and seek advice from Victoria Douglas (Learning Support Manager). 

• Provide regular feedback to Learning Support Manager and outside agencies about your student’s difficulties and progress.

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Key Information

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• Hours range between 18 to 24 hours per week. 

• Immediate and September 2024 start date.

• £10-£14 per hour.

• Job availability in both our Crashalton and Rosehill locations.

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To apply for this role, please send your CV and Covering Letter to Victoria Douglas at victoria.douglas@suttondistrict.co.uk