Learning Support Assistant position is available in Ark Byron Primary Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a class team to deliver a differentiated Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum
• Delivering targeted interventions as outlined in individual children’s Education, Health and Care Plans
• Furthermore, feeding back to the teacher on progress made by individual children
• Encouraging children to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting the development of self-esteem
• Liaison with the SENCO, external professionals and parents
• In addition, playtime and lunchtime duties

Qualifications and Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above
• Qualified to degree level
• Moreover, right to work in UK.
• Good communication skills, including written and oral
• Competent in Makaton
• Good numeracy besides literacy skills
• Competent with computers as well as other technology
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Able to lead intervention sessions for pupils after receiving training
• Similarly, able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning
• Able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
• Likewise, able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of the pupils
• Show discretion and understand the importance of confidentiality

An ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children with special educational needs and using Makaton to support communication
• Furthermore, have experience delivering a differentiated Key Stage 1 and 2 primary curriculum and targeted interventions
• Have a strong academic background in English and mathematics
• Be a positive role model for the pupils
• Believe in high expectations and be committed to seeing that every child reaches their full potential.
• Moreover, be a good team player
• Be able to inspire learning in and beyond the classroom.