1:1 Learning Support Assistant

1:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Full Time, term time only

Fixed Term Contract, till August 2025; Pay scale - Grade 5

Trinity is a warm and welcoming Church of England Primary School, offering a calm and happy place to learn. There is a strong sense of community and support within the school and our Christian values of care, courage and respect are at the core of everything we do.

We are looking for someone to join our team who:

Main purpose

To provide learning and care support for an individual pupil with special educational needs (SEN) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supporting the pupil
• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support and care plans
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning 
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment and barriers to learning
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
• Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
• Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers
• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress and any areas of concern
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Other areas of responsibility

• Safeguarding
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

If you feel you would enjoy the opportunity that this role would offer, we would be delighted to hear from you. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office:

Tel 01491 575887 or email SBM.3254@trinity.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 16 October 2024

Interviews on receipt.

Trinity Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the DBS.

We carry out online searches for any applicants that are shortlisted in line with KCSIE 2024 guidelines.