Job description:  Learning Support Assistant
Full Time

Hours: To be determined by the school
Responsible to: Headteacher, Class Teacher

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning
activities under an agreed system of supervision, supported by direction from teaching staff and in
line with school policies and guidance. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning
activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing,
recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development.

•  Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting

high expectations

•  Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•  Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
•  Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in

activities

•  Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-

reliance

•  Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

 Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources

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•  Within an agreed system of supervision, assist in delivering teaching and learning objectives
•  Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment

and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives

•  Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement,

progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
•  Record progress and  achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing

evidence of range and level of progress and attainment

•  Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour

constructively promoting self- control and independence

•  Supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents to

provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.

•  Any other duties as outlined by the Headteacher

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

•  Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities

according to pupil responses/needs

•  Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and

independence in its use

•  Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’

interests and language and cultural backgrounds

•  Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child
protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting
concerns to an appropriate person

•  Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities

to learn and develop

•  Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
•  Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in

liaison with
the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils

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•  Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to

supporting pupils

•  Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and

support others

•  Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
•  Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities

which consolidate and extend work carried out in class

Beech Lodge School is committed to equal opportunities for all whilst safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced
DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

School application forms only - CV’s are not accepted for any position within the school