Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Multi Sensory)

Westcliff High School for Girls, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Multi Sensory)

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Westcliff High School for Girls, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 27 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1a4cba87d45148b4848f9200e6f7bed9

Full Job Description

  • Develop, prepare and/or modify materials and exam papers for pupils in tactile and large print using technical equipment as appropriate.
  • Support the pupil during external examinations.
  • Keep up to date with current issues regarding visual and hearing impairment through reading of relevant literature, attendance at in-service and external training courses according to identified needs and networking with professional colleagues.
  • Maintain up-to-date background knowledge about children supported.
  • Assist with the general maintenance of specialist equipment, contacting suppliers and manufacturers as appropriate.
  • Contact outside support agencies as appropriate.
  • Undertake administrative duties as appropriate, including the maintenance of pupil records recognising that these will be referred to for reviews.
  • Respect the dignity of the child at all times.
  • Supply and maintain records of specialist equipment on loan from the Visual and Hearing Impairment Department with due regard to safety issues.
  • Distribute relevant information to parents, pupils, staff and outside agencies.
  • Develop an effective working relationship with pupil, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom, promoting independence and reinforcing self-esteem.
  • Help assess the individual needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils' learning and individual learning styles.
  • Provide training in the use of specialist equipment and resources to pupils, support staff and parents.
  • Assist in ensuring optimum access of pupil within the classroom and wider school environment with reference to environmental audits.
  • Support independence, life skills and mobility programmes and training in the use of mobility aids.
  • Support link between school and home.
  • Follow confidentiality and child protection policies together with school procedures and policies.
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    Essex 2024 Scale 5, Point 9- 12 (£22,640.63 - £23,756.84 pa actual) Part time, Fixed Term 01 January 2025 - 31 August 2026 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET) 8 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday (one day 30 min early finish to be agreed with Line Manager) VISION AND PURPOSE:
  • To complement the work of the Specialist Teacher for a multi-sensory pupil in KS4 providing educational support with visual and hearing impairment.
  • To work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.