Learning Support Assistant

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.,

• Work with individuals or groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher
• Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task
• Support pupils in social, health and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
• Responsible for the careful and safe use equipment, such as play and standard ICT equipment
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures
• Demonstrate and adhere to the school's health and safety policies and procedures
Teaching Assistants in this role may also:
• Record basic pupil data
• Support children's learning through play
• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
• Support pupils in using basic ICT
• Invigilate exams and tests
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
  
  Level 2 NVQ and Level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning on the Qualification and Credit Framework.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety.
• Good interpersonal skills
  
  St. Mary's is a highly regarded, oversubscribed and successful school with:
• A caring ethos and high standards.
• An Outstanding Diocesan Inspection Report (March 2017) and "Good" Ofsted Report (May 2022) .
• An outstanding induction programme, friendly staff, high quality professional cover supervisors, ICT technicians and admin support and a strong family ethos which make St. Mary's a great place to work.
• State of the art facilities housed in our £22.5 million pound refurbished campus.