Learning Support Assistant - Gateway School

Role of Learning Support Assistants
Learning Support Assistants at Gateway School are employed to support pupils.

LSAs will carry out the following tasks:

• Support children in lessons, individually or in groups under the direction of the class or subject teacher


• Monitor children's educational, social and pastoral needs


• Provide one-to-one follow up work directed from a class teacher/SENCO or outside agency for example an occupational or speech therapist


• Provide daily feedback to the teacher as to whether objectives are being met in lessons where they are supporting, so as to enable a clear picture of pupils' achievements or learning needs.
  
  Relevant experience and qualifications, or a desire to undertake training


• Enjoyment of working with children


• The ability to work well in a team


• Effective communication skills with a range of people, including pupils, other staff, parents and the wider public


• A relevant First Aid qualification or a desire to undertake training


• Willingness to undertake wrap around care duties at the school


• Good organisational skills


• Flexibility and a positive can do attitude


• Energy and a sense of humour


Desirable characteristics


• An interest or expertise in a particular curriculum area


• The ability to run a club for pupils in an area of interest to you


Other information

Should you feel that this role aligns with your strengths, please get in touch.

We are a welcoming and thriving independent co-educational prep school set in the heart of the Chilterns with 250+ children and we are looking for an outstanding Learning Support Assistant.