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Learning Support

Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools

Learning Support

£22880

Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools, Nailsea, North Somerset

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

, 18 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ad9c2ad8ce014913a8f5b26a265eaeda

Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools

Full Job Description

To support the delivery of direct instructional support for pupils in whole class situations, in small groups and individually as directed following work plans created by the teacher/SENDCo and with the support of the class teacher.

To deliver brief, but intensive, structured interventions which supplement the learning in the classroom and enable pupils to retain access to high quality universal provision.

To provide 'teaching triage': Whilst roving the classroom keeping pupils on task (whilst the teacher works with a group) identify pupils who are having difficulty with a particular task, and who need further help, and flag this to the teacher for support. (Assessment for learning)

To help all pupils develop essential skills underpinning learning, through the use of scaffolding techniques (such as those contained within the EEF scaffolding framework) to enable pupils to become independent learners.

To support teachers in planning, preparation and assessment and other administrative tasks to support learning.

Foster and develop supportive relationships with all children.

Work well as part of a team to support colleagues across the setting where needed under the direction of the SENDCo e.g., supporting another colleague when/if intimate care is required.

To deliver structured activities and supervision for pupils during lunch breaks with a particular focus on physical activities and behaviour management.

To develop and maintain effectiveness by taking responsibility for your own continuing professional development.

To contribute to overall aims and objectives of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures. E.g., Making a full commitment to working to safeguard pupils, following school code of conduct, safer working practice etc.

Be passionate about making a difference to all children.

Have some experience in working with children in a classroom setting and ideally have experience of working with children.

Be aspirational for every child and believe that every child can, and will, learn but might not have learnt something yet.

Be flexible and able to adapt their practice to ensure effective learning.

Have strong pupil management skills so that classes continue to learn in a calm and structured way.

Be able to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents.

Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and improve.

Hold NVQ Level 2 qualifications as a minimum.

A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn

A friendly and successful school

A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff

A positive learning environment

Supportive staff, governors, parents, church and community

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm | Term Time Only. Including 5 Inset Days (with ½ hour lunch)