Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

Location

Wolverhampton, West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

• Work under the direction of the SL for Inclusion to provide specialist support to students with specific needs
• Taking into account the learning support involved, jointly plan lessons with the teacher to improve the learning of students
• When required, and taking into account the learning support involved, jointly plan lessons with the teacher to improve the learning skills of students
• Clarify and explain instructions to students
• Ensure students are able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivate and encourage students as required
• Assist in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, handwriting/presentation etc.
• Develop appropriate classroom resources to support the students in consultation with the teacher
• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of the students with Special Educational Needs, Disability and/or EAL students
• To carry out initial literacy and numeracy tests on identified SEND students or those directed by the SL for Inclusion.
• Develop own knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum areas supported and keep updated on changes and developments.
• To exam invigilate and provide support for students with access arrangements in exams
• Develop methods of promoting and reinforcing the students’ self-esteem
• Build relationships with Parents/Carers to promote the students learning beyond the classroom
• Participate with other staff in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programmes and interventions for individuals and groups of students
• Monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of SEND students’ development and be involved in the sharing of this information
• Appropriate record keeping as directed by the Director of SEND
• Prepare support materials, modify and differentiate work
• To set up and assist with the use of computer based systems to support the learning of SEND students
• Liaise with the class teacher and Director/Deputy Director of SEND regarding Education Health and Care Plans and Statements and Student Profiles
• Attend relevant in-service training and meetings
• To assist students with health and medical needs, for example those with access issues (use of lift)
• To provide first aid both in the academy and on external visits, when required
• Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/Academy work and to keep confidences appropriately

General Matters

• Any other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the Director of SEND or Principal
• To play a full part in the life of the academy community, to support the academy ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
• To actively promote academy policies
• To continue professional development as agreed
• To actively engage in the appraisal and professional development process

The training you will be getting

Full level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship SEN Pathway

20% off the job training

Tutor support via smart assessor

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Job tags

Salary

£10.16k per annum