Learning Support Assistant

Stroud

Based at – Marling School, Stroud

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our talented and supportive team at
Marling School. We are a thriving Multi-Academy Trust with a strong collective identity of
working together to generate and celebrate success within our communities. Can you bring the
ambition, professionalism and drive necessary to support our pupils to achieve their utmost
potential?

Hours - 8.30am-3.30pm Flexible

Up to 30 hours per week, term time only + INSET (equivalent to 39 weeks)

Start Date – ASAP

Actual Salary – 0.69 FTE £16,030 - £16,570 (based on 30 hrs)

The Learning Support Assistant will be responsible for supporting the work of the SEND team in the
management of provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND). The Learning Support Assistant will work across year groups supporting students both in
and out of lessons. They will also liaise closely with external agencies as required. The post will
form part of the school’s SEND intervention team.

The role will include:

Support for Students

• To establish productive working relationships with students with identified SEND needs both in and out of the classroom, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• To work with a range of students as directed but give priority to those identified as having the greatest need, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages.
• To identify and remove barriers to learning whilst promoting independence
• To help raise students’ self-esteem, expectations, achievements and standards
• To provide support for individuals and groups of students and identify barriers to learning and implement interventions to reduce these by setting achievable targets and goals for students.
• To plan and develop appropriate programmes for vulnerable students targeting specific areas of need.
• To provide support for new students admitted to school to promote effective transition.
• To work independently and on own initiative to make decisions involving students and to work with other members of staff in the best interests of students

Support for Teachers

• To assist the SENCO in implementing the provision for SEND within school
• To establish productive working relationships with staff, ensuring that staff are kept informed of pupil’s SEN. To advise on areas to develop and support and to assist the class teacher in delivering the curriculum through adaptive teaching for individual students
• To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning
• To provide the SENDCo with reports relating to academic progress, attendance and punctuality, behaviour and attitude to work of specific students where required

Support for the School

• Liaise with parents and external agencies to amend and update MyPlans/Pupil Passports within the review meeting cycle
• To ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.
• To communicate, collate, and maintain records regarding circumstances, abilities and needs of individual students.
• To actively seek knowledge and information about the range of activities, course opportunities, organisations and individuals that could be drawn upon or signposted as additional resources to work with young people.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of students
• Attend and participate in regular meetings
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Undertake planned supervision of students’ out of school learning activities
• Supervise students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Health and Safety

• To ensure that all health and safety instructions are followed and that all reasonable care is taken not to do anything that might endanger the post holder or others; to report to the line manager, or person in authority any dangerous situations in the workplace or any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements. Marling School operates a no smoking policy.

Special Conditions

• Term time only plus one week for Inset/Twilights/Department Meetings.
• Leave to be taken when school is not in session.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Marling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to providing the very best learning experience for every young person in our
Trust. You will be based at Marling School but you will be part of a wider family of schools working
together and offering opportunities for career development across our Trust. You will bring energy,
initiative, experience, attention to detail and an unlimited enthusiasm for transforming our pupils’
learning. We will bring an excellent working environment and training opportunities.

If you think you have the skills and experience to match, please apply on a Trust application form by clicking on Apply Now. CVs will not be considered.

Send your Application Form and Covering letter by noon Tuesday 15th October 2024 via the email address to the right of this advert.

For more information, or to request an application form, please email recruitment@cbat.academy
Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust 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 applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves some work with students and provides regular access to children, therefore is a regulated activity.

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Salary: Full Time Equivalent Salary – Grade 3 Points 4 – 6 £23,114 - £23,893

Hours Per Week: Permanent, Full or Part time up to 30 hours per week, Term Time only

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