JOB TITLE: LSA
DEPARTMENT / FACULTY: Learning Support
REPORTS TO: SENCO / Head of Learning Support
SALARY: Grade 14, point 4 / Actual Salary £12,965.13
WORKING HOURS: 30.5 hours p/week Monday - Friday (except Tuesday): 08:45 - 13:20 / 14:05 - 15:35 Tuesday: 08:45 - 13:20 / 14:05 - 15:40
WORKINGWEEKS: TermTime only
PAIDWEEKS: Less than 5Years 38 + 5.1281 =Annual Leave + Stat Hol - Pro Rata'd More than 5Years 38 + 5.8924 =Annual Leave + Stat Hol - Pro Rata'd
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure the safeguarding of students and make a significant contribution to their efforts to both "enjoy and achieve". To assist the SENCO in the development and implementation of programmes of work for students in alternative provision and lessons.To provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment,which enables students to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their social and moral development. There will be a requirement to work with students, either individually or in groups, that may have complex additional educational needs and may include students presenting moderate to intensive challenges.This could mean working with students with substantial disabilities, or behavioural difficulties. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
To support the teaching and learning process. Typically, the job will include all, or most of the following elements under the guidance and direction of the SENCO: Encourage students to work co-operatively with each other within an established behaviour policy, anticipate and manage student behaviour and promote self-control,self-regulation and independence. Provide feedback for students in relation to progress and achievements. Monitor and evaluate student responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies. Record progress and achievement in lessons and activities. Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of students' general and specific learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level.
JOB DESCRIPTION High Standards & High Expectations The postholder will have day-to day responsibility for named students where they will: • Meet with the student(s) regularly. • Follow up any concerns and liaise with staff when necessary. • Liaise with parents and outside agencies if applicable. • Attend meetings for individual students if applicable. • Maintain detailed notes to help monitor student progress / attainment. • Review and update relevant paperwork. Focusing support in areas needing improvement, both academic and social.Working with and supporting students to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning. Motivate and encourage students to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set. Undertaking learning activities with students of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum. Seek to ensure the promotion and reinforcement of students' self-esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behaviour and guiding students to become independent learners. Reviewing individual student targets. Assist teaching staff in the development of learning strategies,with the provision of teaching and learning resources and in the preparation and maintenance of a safe,secure and suitable learning environment. Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work. Photocopy and use ICT systems for administration and educational purposes. Contribute to monitoring of systems for review and recording of students' progress. Assist in the preparation for educational visits and where appropriate accompany students. Attend and contribute to meetings and in-service training events, within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement. To provide care and supervision of students within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school. When required,supervise students using playgrounds, changing rooms, and toilet facilities. Assist in the supervision of GCSEs, yearly examinations and tests/ assessments as directed. Act as reader and/ or amanuensis as required. Undertake the role of mentor as and when required. Work with student groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of students with additional educational needs. Monitor and support students engaged on work experience programmes if necessary