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

Westcliff High School for Girls

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.

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.