Learning Support Assistant

Ravenswood is a special school for young people with Special Educational Needs based in Nailsea. We are a thriving school with a dedicated staff team who work hard to ensure our pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. Community values and partnership are at the heart of what we do and we are all immensely proud to be part of this successful school.

We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, Learning Support Assistants who will join our expanding team. Staff may work across the school within our primary department, secondary departments or Post 16 which cater for pupils who are working at early pre-key stage standards through to those working at Entry Levels and GCSE. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff who have an outstanding track record and are ready for an exciting new challenge. We are a strong learning community that strives to make what we offer to our staff, pupils and families the best it can be. If you share these values, then we want you to join our team! 

JOB PURPOSE:

To promote & support the school in fulfilling its aims, acting as an integral part of the school staff team. To promote pupil achievement within the school by providing support for pupils’ learning, welfare and emotional needs.

JOB CONTEXT: To work under the direction of the teacher to provide teaching and learning support to pupils. Accepting the responsibility to deliver planned programmes to a whole class as required on a casual basis.

OBJECTIVES:

− To contribute to raising standards of pupil achievement.

− To assist in maintaining the classroom ethos and a consistent approach to teaching and learning.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

A – support for pupils, individually, in small groups and whole class situations

B – support for the teacher in planning, teaching and assessing

C – support for the school community

KEY TASKS:

1. To provide appropriate level of support needed by pupils to promote independent learning.

2. To contribute to the planning, monitoring, assessment and reporting cycle for age range.

3. To deliver individual or small group sessions as planned by the teacher.

4. Co-operating in performance management and taking responsibility for continuing professional development.

5. To contribute to overall aims and objectives of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures.

6. Undertaking any professional duties as reasonably determined by the Headteacher 

Ravenswood School is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media checks and satisfactory references.