Rise Park Infant School/Junior School is part of the Success for All Educational Trust. It is an exciting time for the school with a new leadership team and dedicated staff who are friendly and supportive within a welcoming, aspirational environment. The children are well behaved and keen to learn.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic learning support assistants to provide additional support for learners with additional needs.

Job Purpose and Content

The Learning Support Assistant is a member of a team of practitioners responsible for the education and care of the children in the school. S/he is involved in contributing to the teaching and learning programme in line with the ethos, aims and objectives of the school.

The Class Teacher and Learning Support Assistant work as a team being ‘partners’ in providing activities for children’s learning and supporting their independence as learners.

The Learning Support Assistant works under the direction and control of the headteacher/head of school and inclusion manager, and is supervised at task level, normally by the class teacher.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Support for pupils:

a) supervise children at arrival/departure and at other designated times in the school environment, usually in the immediate vicinity of the teacher b) supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, social and educational development as directed by the class teacher c) be responsible for First Aid (after training) in the event of accident or injury and provide documentation as required d) where necessary and under the direction of the teacher, act as an escort on and off school premises, normally in the presence or immediate vicinity of the teacher and in accordance with the Educational Visits Policy e) promptly report signs of health problems to the class teacher f) provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help for pupil(s) needs as identified in Individual Education Plans g) support the complex specific needs of specified pupils – physical, emotional, medical or behavioural h) contribute to discussions about the progress of individual children and to record observations i) promptly report all safeguarding concerns to the DSL j) provide advice and assistance as required to enable pupils to develop basic hygiene skills, supporting pupils in respecting their own and others’ needs relating to health and hygiene matter

2. Support for the teacher(s):

1. assist the teacher in the organisation of activities, resources and materials

2. provide praise and encouragement to pupils to recognise and promote positive pupil behaviour in accordance with school discipline and behaviour policies

3. where necessary, correct behaviour to maintain order and discipline

4. report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in individuals and incidents of inappropriate behaviour to the class teacher

3. Support for the school:

a) attend in-service training as required and meetings as required

b) adhere to the school’s policies and procedures

c) comply with all safeguarding regulations

d) comply with Health & Safety regulations

e) comply with the school’s requirement for the storage and security of pupil records at all times

f) maintain confidentiality

g) take part in the wider life of the school

h) provide information to support pupil progress including information for pupil records, reports, Individual Education Plans and annual reviews

4. Support for the curriculum

1. have a knowledge of the teaching and learning objectives identified in the half-term and weekly planning meetings and to play an active part in these meetings subject to working hours

2. prepare resources in collaboration with the class teacher in order to deliver the planned curriculum effectively

3. support the curriculum plans and learning programmes designed by the teacher and obtain and use designated equipment and materials appropriate to the learning objectives and pupils’ development needs

4. obtain accurate and up-to-date information on pupils’ achievement, development and specific needs as appropriate

Applications are welcome from candidates with experience of working with SEND children in an education setting. A qualification of an NVQ level 2 or above is desirable, but not essential.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working with pupils with additional needs, including challenging behaviour.

• Able to develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs.

• Proactive, well-organised and willing to work collaboratively with the class teacher, year group leader and other LSAs.

• Able to engage and enthuse pupils to participate in sessions.

• Passionate about supporting all groups of children in order to enhance the quality of their learning and raise pupil achievement.

• Flexible and work well as part of a team.

We can offer:

• A well-resourced learning environment

• A cohesive and enthusiastic staff team

• Polite and motivated pupils

• Support and commitment to continuing professional development

• A positive, engaged wider school community.

As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Medicash and Spark organisations. This includes;

● Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives 

● Access to Physiotherapy and alternative therapies* 

● Chiropody* 

● Optical support* 

● Dental treatment* 

● Access to a counselling service

● Weight Management Programme 

● Support for stress management 

● Lifestyle Screening 

● Relationship Counselling 

● Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive 

● Private Medical Service 

● Stress Counselling * up to the maximum annual thresholds of the healthcare cash plan

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way with the application/interview process.