Learning Support Assistant

Location: Haslemere, Surrey

Salary: Actual starting salary £13,933 per annum (Full time equivalent £21,862 - £23,556)

Hours: 26.67 hours per week, 08:45 – 15:10, Term time only

The School is a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive academy based on a wonderful 25-acre site on the outskirts of Haslemere on the Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire borders. The school attracts students from a wide area including Thursley, Grayshott, Beacon Hill, Chiddingfold, Grayswood, Hindhead, Liphook, Churt, and Farnham, as well as Haslemere itself. They are a growing, over-subscribed and friendly school with a strong and supportive community spirit and inclusive ethos. They have high expectations of all members of their school community.

The Role

To support the teaching staff and provide students with the level and type of support as specified by the teacher or the SENDCo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide students with the level and type of support specified by the teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students as they arrive to school and moving between lessons.
• Support individuals or groups of students during independent/group work (e.g. explaining tasks, reinforcing key objectives, concepts or vocabulary; using practical apparatus or specialist equipment).
• Assist students in the development of communication skills.
• Assist in the personal, social and emotional development of students and in the development of self-esteem.
• Provide feedback to the teacher about the learning activities and student responses to them.
• Monitor individual or group achievement of key objectives and feedback to the teacher.
• Carry out, under direction, the assessment of individuals or groups of students.
• Participate in record-keeping – e.g. provide verbal and written information to contribute to the planning and review of student progress and support.
• Participate in induction training for learning support assistants and staff review/performance processes and make use of professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality according to organisation and legal requirements; adhere to/maintain school policies, routines and codes of conduct and support the ethos of the school.
• Be aware of and practise within equal opportunities policies and principles and health and safety regulations. Seek to prevent accidents and report these to the designated person in school.

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE grade C /4 or equivalent in at least English and Mathematics
• Ability to use a range of IT applications
• Enjoy working with secondary age children.
• Ability to relate in a friendly but firm way with a wide range of personalities, children and adults.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.
• Ability to be open with children and to have empathy with them, especially those with learning difficulties.
• Be committed to own professional development.
• Be able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative and take responsibility for planning own work when required.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and  equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be  required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service  (DBS)