Learning Support Assistant – Secondary (Newport)

Twenty4Seven are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with one of our partnership Secondary Schools after Easter. An LSA will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures. This may include providing general support for whole class learning activities, or supporting individuals or small groups of pupils. This role will require the successful applicant to be either trained, or prepared to undergo the necessary training for the individual needs of the children. Support will be provided by the ALNCo.

Main duties and Responsibilities

● To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.

● To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.

● To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.

● To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.

● To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.

● To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.

● To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team.

● To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.

● Utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.

● To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate.

● To contribute to the provision of support for bilingual / multilingual pupils if required.

● To invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions.

● To support the medical needs of students, as required.

● To supervise students during lunch times.

We at Twenty4Seven are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application.

This advert is for temporary positions. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

If you are interested in finding out more about the role please do not hesitate to contact Darcy on: darcy@twenty4seveneducation.com or call 02921602662.