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Learning Support Assistant

Cove School

Learning Support Assistant

£18138

Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0ca1149054c64edb91936907fa8b4758

Full Job Description

1) Support for pupils

  • Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the 'broad areas of need' as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs.


  • Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.


  • Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom.


    • 2) Support for teachers

  • Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.


  • Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.


  • Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.


  • In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.


    • Cove School is a happy and thriving place to work with close links to the local authority and we are relentlessly focused on achieving the highest standard of education for all the children in our care.

    Required for immediate appointment: Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School.

    Cove School is a leading educational establishment committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2020), Cove School has a well-resourced SEND department which offers high quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We also have a Resourced Provision Unit for Hearing Impaired (HI) pupils. We have a part time Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and a Learning Support Assistant who works very closely with the TOD.