Learning Support Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantLearning support or cover supervisorVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5Working patternFull time: Term time only; actual salary £24,431.45-£24,783.42 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£28,320-£28,728Pay scaleGrade 3 (Outer London)Additional allowancesPerformance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris BenefitsWhat skills and experience we're looking forHarris Lowe Academy Willesden is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support individuals and groups of students at the academy, including those with SEND.This will involve supporting learning in the classroom and attending to students' personal needs where required, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.The successful candidate will have:Qualifications to degree level or equivalentBasic knowledge of SEND and learning barriersSome knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behavioursKnowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgroundsAwareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplaceExperience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of studentsExperience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levelsExperience of managing and being responsible for own workloadGood literacy and numeracy skillsGood interpersonal and communication skills, with an excellent standard of written and spoken EnglishGood administrative and organisational skillsAbility to interest, encourage, motivate and engage childrenAbility to work effectively with team members across a wide range of levels and responsibilitiesGood ICT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to update records and databases.Ability to work using own initiative, exercising good judgement where unsupervisedFlexibility of approach to workAbility to maintain confidentiality, exercising tact and diplomacyWhat the school offers its staffOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS,a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Further details about the roleYour responsibilities will include:Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs.Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.Attending to students' personal needs where required.Supporting with behaviour management.Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.Supporting students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies.Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of students' work.Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting students in their use.Undertaking record keeping as requested.Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed.Providing administrative support as required.Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required.Commitment to safeguardingThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.