learning support assistant

We are seeking an empathetic and motivated person to provide support to a student with an EHCP. The successful candidate will have an interest in working with children with SEND and a willingness to undergo relevant training. The role arises to support a student with an EHCP who begins Year 8 in September. We are seeking a learning support assistant to work as part of a team of two, to meet their needs. The role is subject to funding and will be reviewed after 6 months, in line with the EHCP process.

Supporting the student

• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the student(s) to be supported.
• Establish a rapport and a supportive relationship with the student(s), promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion.
• Provide support based on a detailed knowledge of the students’ personal and physical care needs.
• Aid the student(s) to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Establish acceptance and inclusion of the student(s) in the classroom.
• Manage the student(s) as advised by the SENDCO and class teacher.
• Promote/reinforce the students’ self‑esteem.
• Ensure the safety of the student(s) whilst at school.
• Carry out any specific duties as outlined in the students’ access to learning plan.

Specific to the student

• Assist the student(s) in their transfer from transport on arrival and departure from the school site.
• Accompany the student(s) to all their lessons, ensuring their safe movement between classes at quiet times.
• Provide social and emotional support including:
  • Access to wellbeing resources including mindfulness and sensory tools.
  • Building trusting relationships and discussion of potential worries, concerns or anxieties.
  • Access to a safe space when overwhelmed.
• Facilitate attendance at extra‑curricular activities.
• Ensure the student has social time with friends.
• Attend to physical and personal needs including:
  • Supervising her access to specialist equipment including a hoist to aid toilet access and movement in and out of their wheelchair.
  • Supervising food consumption.
  • Attending to medical needs as required.
• Implementation of a personal activity plan as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Implementation of a physiotherapy plan as directed by the physiotherapist.
• Provide individual supervision:
  • During physical education and dance lessons.
  • In practical lessons including design and technology and science.
  • On educational and recreational visits during the school day.
• Liaise with other professionals involved in the care management of the student(s).

Supporting the SENDCO and Class Teacher

• Provide feedback about the students’ difficulties and/or progress to the SENDCO and class teacher.
• Participate in minor administrative tasks to support the learning of all students.
• Attend associate staff meetings and participate in training and reviews.
• Report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the senior tutor.

Supporting the Bright Futures Educational Trust

• Contribute to annual review meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in relevant professional development.
• Be aware of/follow school policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality about home‑school/student‑teacher/school work matters.
• Complete any other task as reasonably directed by the Principal.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

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