Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

General - The Learning Support Assistant will:

Have an

understanding of the broad range of Special Educational Needs (specific

learning difficulties, complex learning difficulties, moderate learning

difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, emotional behavioural, mental health

& social communication difficulties, ADHD) with reference to how this

affects pupils’ learning Work under

the guidance of teaching / senior staff to implement agreed work programmes Provide

support for teaching staff across the school in an appropriate learning

environment Assist with

the integration of pupils with special educational needs and/ or disabilities,

supporting a small group or on an individual

basis within the classroom or on a withdrawal basis Be an

integral part of the school, working in close partnership with all staff To liaise

sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher and

participate in feedback sessions or meetings as directed

Pupils - The Learning Support Assistant should:

Assist with

the teaching of pupils; whole class, small groups and individuals as directed Help pupils

to access learning activities through specialist support Provide

feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement Monitor and

evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and

planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives Encourage

pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in

activities Be aware of

and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities

to learn and develop Implement

local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, and make

effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support

the development of relevant skills Staff - The Learning Support Assistant should: Assist the teacher in curriculum planning, management & preparation of resources Be

responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher,

contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested Undertake

marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress Implement

agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according

to pupil responses/needs Implement

local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and

make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to

support the development of relevant skills Support the

use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and

independence in its use Specific Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant at

St James’ Catholic High School To work with

the department and all staff in the promoting of inclusion of young people with

special educational needs and/or disabilities To support the

learning of pupils with