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Learning Support Assistant

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Learning Support Assistant

£18437

Teaching vacancies, Endcliffe Edge, Sheffield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: eae44e58103d443d85348bc1c9ee538f

Full Job Description

  • have an ethos of 'learning together' through joint practice development which is conducted in a supportive and developmental way. Staff are encouraged to take risks and use research and evidence based approaches to improve their classroom practice.
  • Encourage staff to be reflective and take the lead in their own professional development so that their individual needs are met
  • Assign Learning improvement coaches to all departments to provide bespoke training and development
  • Provide trainee mentoring programmes for those moving in to new positions for example middle and senior leadership

    Understands the SEN Code of Conduct and its practical application
  • Previous experience of working with children
  • Previous experience of working with children with additional needs or relationship seeking behaviour
  • Proficient computer skills, Microsoft packages
  • Strongly developed organisational skills
  • Ability to think on feet, work on own initiative and find solutions to problems
  • Good interpersonal skills with strong two - way communication
  • Ability to prioritise own work to meet deadlines and ensure most effective use of time
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and be accountable
  • Ability to inspire, motivate others and build confidence in the classroom
  • Ability to handle conflict and change with optimism and resilience
  • Ability to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
  • Promote an ethos and culture that supports the school's SEND policy and promotes good outcomes for students with additional barriers
  • Desire to work with pupils with challenging and sometimes aggressive behaviour
  • Commitment to upholding the school ethos including; spiritual life, use of authority and maintaining discipline
  • Demands ambitious standards for all students; belief in the potential of everyone to learn and develop
  • Values all children equally
  • Conducts oneself with humour, diplomacy and integrity
  • Motivation to work in a school with children and young people
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A to C), or equivalent, including English and Maths
  • Willingness to take part in appropriate training and personal and professional development, so that practice is kept up to date and effective by reflecting on own practice., (equivalent to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant)

    Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.