We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, flexible and organised who enjoys working with young people. We would welcome candidates with experience of working with students with SEND and building strong and supportive relationships with students.

Main purpose of the job

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 accordance with the ethos, aims and objectives of The Royal Liberty School.

The Learning Support Assistant supports the school in raising student aspirations, challenging student learning and engaging students in their own learning.

The Teacher and the Learning Support Assistant work as a team - being ‘partners’ in supporting the students’ access to learning and the whole curriculum and their independence as learners.

The Learning Support Assistant works under the direction and control of the Headteacher,  SENDCo  and the relevant Head of  Faculty/class teacher. At Grade 1 they would usually be supervised, where necessary, at task level in the presence of a teacher.  

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Support for students:

1. provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help for student(s) needs as identified in Individual Education Plans.

2. support the specific needs of specified students – physical, emotional and/or behavioural

3. where directed, act as an escort on and off school premises under the direction and where appropriate, in the presence of the teacher for the purpose of visits or off site educational provision

4. support student(s) access to the curriculum, their learning in particular lessons and their progress towards specific individual targets

5. ensure that teachers are aware of the specific learning needs of identified students

6. support students in working independently in the company of others by providing Hover Support

7. to deliver as directed by the SENDCo, one-to-one student programmes for Literacy and Numeracy, SPAG, handwriting, speech and language.

2. Support for the teacher(s):

1. assist student(s) access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources

2. prepare materials of the quality and quantity specified by the teacher

3. help student(s) to select equipment and materials relevant to their learning tasks and to use these safely and correctly

4. support the maintenance of student records by providing information to the teacher/ SENDCo and recording, in accordance with school and Faculties policy, the work of student(s)

   
   

   As an employee you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programme through MyMedicash. 

   This includes;

   • Claim back the cost of your dental bills or new glasses (up to your annual limit)

   • Wide range of therapy treatments covered, including physiotherapy

   • Access to payment for private specialist consultations

   • mProve, Physio & SkinVision included

   • Options to upgrade and include your partner via personal direct debit

     
     

     Further details can be downloaded from our website www.royalliberty.co.uk  or from Ms Larner, SENDCO klarner@royalliberty.co.uk 

     Tel: 01708 730141

     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 during the application and recruitment process.