Teaching Assistant LSA

To support with all aspects of academic, social and emotional learning for children within Oasis Restore to enable them to reach their full potential. To contribute, under the direction of the Teachers and Head of Inclusion, to the development and implementation of a package of learning opportunities and support that is psychologically informed and successfully prepares children for their individual pathways outside of Oasis Restore. We recognise this role is unique and does not exist as such within the youth justice sectors. From our experience of building new organisations from scratch - and of developing schools - we have learnt that we need to be agile and respond to learning and development of our structures. We welcome and expect on-going dialogue with the successful candidate to refine and develop the detail of these responsibilities to ensure it reflects the needs and demands of the post. Therefore, the following is not exhaustive. Core responsibilities

• Demonstrate an informed approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement and independence of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and enrichment activities
• Observe and engage with student performance across a range of areas and feedback observations and reflections to the class teacher and other colleagues within the wider school community
• Support with the social, emotional and mental health needs of pupils, escalating concerns to colleagues as necessary
• To deliver individual intervention sessions as appropriate
• Be alert to the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt provision to support their education at different stages of development
  
  Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language and those with disabilities
• Work alongside teaching and non-teaching staff to support with the design of targeted resources to support pupils access the learning outcomes
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English.