Job Overview

St Mary’s School is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and professional team.  This role is 27.50 hours per week, term time only. This contract is to end on the 31st August 2027. 

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Harber on 481690 or l.harber@stmary.sch.je

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for all pupils. Providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. Adds value to adaptive teaching and learning opportunities planned and directed by the teacher which supports the development of independent learning skills associated with improved learning outcomes.

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Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

Deliver lessons and learning activities under the direction of the teacher/school leader and undertake at least one the following:

a) Provide either 1:1 or small group support to identified pupils;

b) Provide support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, Forrest Schools, National Curriculum subject).

c) Support pupils not working to the normal timetable.

d) Plan and deliver programmes of support to pupils who are experiencing social, emotional and mental health needs, either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. 

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil’s responses or to suit a small group..

De-escalate difficult / challenging issues and adapt support as necessary.

Contribute to the feedback provided to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of a teacher.

Build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers and other professionals.

After relevant training, attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting concerns to the teacher as appropriate. Physically assist pupils in activities, where mobility is an issue.

After relevant training, follow all intimate care and safer handling plans and any lifting and handling procedures and equipment instructions.

Comply with all GoJ, CYPES and school policies and procedures, especially those that relate to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and legislation.

Supervise pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school1 , at lunchtimes and on school trips - ensuring that all needs are met.

Support pupil's transition and induction.

Qualifications

NVQ / CACHE level 2 or equivalent accredited qualification in Teaching and Learning. Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to Level 2.

Willingness to undertake e.g. MAYBO, First Aid Training/ Epipen/ Asthma training, as required.

Knowledge

Level 1 Safeguarding Training. Awareness of confidentiality and data protection principles.   Full working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.  Working knowledge of curriculum and other relevant learning programmes / strategies.  

Technical Work Based Skills

Ability to attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare matters. Care for sick, distressed and injured pupils, carrying out the necessary follow-up action in line with the agreed policies and procedures. Resilience and a willingness to learn and develop their practice including self - study. Ability to demonstrate own work to others. Use of Technology to support job role (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, TEAMS). Competent in delivering inclusion strategies and particular curriculum learning areas and a commitment to further training relevant to the role. 

General skills / attributes

Comply with all GoJ, CYPES and school policies and procedures, especially those that relate to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and legislation.  

Ideally, experience of working with or caring for or working with children and / or young people for a minimum of 2 years.