Learning Support Assistant

Dixons Academy Trust are looking for a passionate and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a SEN learning environment and gain a level 3 qualification to improve your job prospects.

Working week

Monday to Friday - term time only

Daily hours to be confirmed

30 min lunch break

Wage

£8.00 per hour (National Apprenticeship Wage)

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification

Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN Pathway

Duration: 16 Months

Training provider: LMP Education

Duties and responsibilities

• Live the mission, values and drivers every day.
• Support the class teacher to plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students and facilitate progression in students' learning.
• Work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher to support the delivery of programmes of work, including the implementation of ALPs.
• Support the learning of students in lessons as directed by the class teacher, including small group teaching and, in exceptional circumstances, full class cover.
• Monitor students' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed.
• Administer and assess routine tests, invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of students' work.
• Facilitate the exceptional progress and well-being of any individual or group of students; provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters.
• Promote and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and the behaviour policy of the academy.
• Communicate effectively with the class teacher/s and SENDCo to share students' learning.
• Contribute towards and maintain high-quality displays and an engaging learning environment.
• Support with management of learning resources, including auditing, replenishing and reordering.
• Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
• Provide first aid and support students with medical needs, including maintenance of relevant records and first aid boxes.
• Provide intimate care (including toileting, as required) in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
• Engage fully in our trust's professional growth process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the Implementation of our academy's strategic big moves.
• Attend meetings/training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on our academy calendar.
• Consistently implement all trust policies and contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a designated safeguarding lead.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the principal.

Key skills and attributes

• Communication skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Required Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent.

About the employer

At Dixons Academies Trust, we live our mission every day: to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North.

We are driven by a powerful belief: that every child and young person, regardless of their background or postcode, deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to go on to lead a successful and fulfilling life. Our work focuses on improving outcomes for thousands of students in communities where the need is greatest.