Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Responsible to:  Deputy Head Teacher

Job Purpose:

•  Work under the direction of the class teachers to enable young people to access learning
•  To be an integral part of the school, working in close partnership with all the staff to provide high

quality education & pastoral care.

•  Salary:  NJC Scale, Pt 3, pro rata
•  Perm and temporary Contracts available, Full time and Part time available

Standard Hours of Work (F/T)

•  30.17 hours per week, school term times only
•  8.55 – 3.35 Monday – Thursday (½ hour lunchbreak)
•  8.55 – 2.55 Friday (½ hour lunchbreak)

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:
To support, assist and supervise children in or outside the classroom under the direction of the
teacher
To provide opportunities for small group work and support.
To promote and reinforce students’ self- esteem, independence and participation within the school
community
To be sensitive to the issues surrounding students who may exhibit challenging behaviour, are
disaffected, have learning difficulties and complex needs
To assist in the delivery of intervention and support programmes as required
To deliver cover work in the teacher’s absence
To support class teachers in the creation and maintenance of effective classroom environments
To provide assistance, as required, in the development of learning resources within the school
To prepare resources and display student work appropriately
By agreement to support St John’s 6th form students at York College or Askham Bryan College.
To maintain confidentiality for all areas of St John’s, its staff and its work
To participate in training as appropriate and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of teaching practices
To assist in assessment, recording and reporting procedures as required by teaching staff and senior
management
To assist at break / lunchtime as required
To provide physical assistance to pupils where necessary, which may include the provision of
intimate and personal care

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To work as a flexible, collaborative team member with and under the guidance of a number of
teaching staff
To adhere to school policies and procedures
Any other duties as requested by the school’s management that are deemed to be within the skills
and capabilities of the post holder.

St John’s Catholic Specialist School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this
commitment

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Good standard of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to GCSE grade C or
above
Good all-round IT skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable
children
Committed to the values and implementation of the “Every Child Matters”
agenda
Dedicated to creating exciting and innovative learning opportunities
Able to work hard and commit to the further development of the school
Resilient, compassionate, flexible and reflective
Experience in working with pupils with special needs

Have a current driving licence and willingness to drive pupils and other
staff in a school vehicle.

St John’s Core Values – Mission Statement in Action
Focus on the needs of each child and respond flexibly to them
Listen carefully and communicate relevant information clearly and
effectively
Respect and value everyone, and the school’s Catholic ethos
Be honest, open, act with integrity and respect confidentiality
Work reliably to a high standard and within agreed procedures
Have an organised approach, plan effectively and work accurately to
meet deadlines
Understand and respect the role of all colleagues and work
collaboratively with them
Committed to professional development and use the learning / skill to
continually improve at St John’s
Always act in the best interests of the school and its pupils

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