Learning Support Assistant

Experience of working with children

with special educational needs (e.g. ASD, visual impairment, emotional and

behaviour, dyslexia, etc.) and with behaviour management; Physically fit to support children

physically and provide physical support throughout the school day as

appropriate. This may include, but is not limited to, lifting, carry8ing or

using safer restraint training techniques with pupils as required: Ability to support and assist

children’s pastoral needs, e.g. dressing/intimate care/going to the

toilet/changing nappies/caring for sick, injured or distressed children; Knowledge of the Foundation Stage

Curriculum and the National Curriculum; Practical knowledge of supporting

individual pupils or small groups under the teacher’s direction; Ability to manage and supervise

pupils; Ability to communicate effectively

both verbally and in writing; Ability to converse at ease and at

an appropriate level in accurate English with pupils, parents/carers and

visitors to the school; Ability to use ICT for teaching and

learning; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to use sense of humour to

deal effectively with children; Ability to cope with and adapt to

change; Ability to work co-operatively and

flexibly within a changing and dynamic team; Ability to work on own initiative Ability to develop and maintain

appropriate boundaries with pupils An understanding of the importance

of confidentiality Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed to promote the welfare of all children

Commitment to providing excellence all round