Job Overview

Learning Support Assistant / Senior Learning Support Assistant – Samarès School

Samarès School is seeking caring, committed and adaptable individuals to join our team as Learning Support Assistants, with opportunities for appointment at Senior level depending on experience.

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils to thrive, working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning, provide targeted interventions and promote pupils’ independence, confidence and wellbeing. The role may include supporting individuals or small groups, adapting activities and helping remove barriers to learning.

At Senior level, there will be opportunities to lead aspects of provision, support and guide colleagues, and contribute to planning and evaluation of support strategies.

We are looking for enthusiastic team players with strong communication skills, a flexible approach and a genuine passion for supporting children. In return, Samarès School offers a welcoming, inclusive environment, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for professional development.

Samares School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Candidates are encouraged to contact Jenny Posner (Headteacher) for an informal discussion at j.posner@samares.sch.je 

Job Purpose

To work collaboratively with teachers and provide specialised advice and / or support as part of a professional team to provide targeted assistance to all areas of the curriculum, supporting those pupils who need particular help in overcoming barriers to learning.  

Provide targeted support or specialised support to pupils in all aspects of the curriculum, whilst building relationships with these pupils and their families.

The postholder will be required to manage planned intervention group with pupils. Adds value by supporting adaptive teaching and learning opportunities planned and directed by the teacher which supports the development of independent learning skills associated with improved learning outcomes. 

Please see link for full Job Description Team Leader / Senior Learning Support Assistant

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

Oversee learning by providing specialist resources for lessons/activities, which may include the transition plan 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, including offsite.  

d) Work with parents to develop strong relationships between home & school including home visits prior to term commencement.  

Under the direction of a Teacher, manage and evaluate targeted learning activities and when required, write reports and records. 

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

Assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate observation, assessment, planning, procedures, which may involve working with other agencies.   Contribute to recording of development, progress and attainment of pupils. 

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

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.  

Qualifications

NVQ / CACHE level 2 or equivalent accredited qualification in Teaching and Learning and either working towards or a commitment to obtaining NVQ / CACHE level 3 or equivalent accredited qualification in Teaching and Learning.  

Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to Level 2  

A willingness/desire to undertake an accreditation in a Specialist area of need, this may include BSL, Braille, Level 3 SALT or Neurodiverse qualification, First Aid and EPI pen training, if required.  

Knowledge

Level 1/2 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

Relevant training in MAYBO for pupils who may require assistance learning when in a state of anxiety

Training in the relevant Inclusion  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

Commitment to improving the lived experience of pupils and their families.  A need to show compassion, be focused, helpful and reflective.  

Ability to keep calm in sometimes very difficult circumstances and the ability to intervene when necessary.  

Proven ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.   

Effective written communication. Ability to delegate appropriate tasks.  

Ability to plan effective actions for pupils who require support to progress their learning or who require specific support to facilitate their accessing of learning opportunities.  

Experience

Experience of working with or caring for or working with children and / or young people ideally for a minimum of 2 – 3  years.