Learning Support Assistant

Dixons Academy Trust are looking for a passionate and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a SEN learning environment and gain a level 3 qualification to improve your job prospects.

Working week

Monday to Friday - term time only

Daily hours to be confirmed

30 min lunch break

Wage

8.00 per hour (National Apprenticeship Wage)

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification

Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN Pathway

Duration: 16 Months

Training provider: LMP Education

Duties and responsibilities

• Live the mission values and drivers every day.
• Support the class teacher to plan deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students and to
  facilitate progression in students learning.
• Work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher to support the delivery of programmes of work including the
  implementation of ALPs.
• Support the learning of students in lessons as directed by the class teacher including small group teaching and in exceptional
  circumstances full class cover.
• Monitor students responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed.
• Administer and assess routine tests invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of students work.
• Facilitate the exceptional progress and well-being of any individual or group of students; provide guidance and advice to students on
  educational and social matters.
• Promote and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and the behaviour policy of the academy.
• Communicate effectively with the class teacher/s and SENDCo to share students learning.
• Contribute towards and maintain high-quality displays and an engaging learning environment.
• Support with management of learning resources including auditing replenishing and reordering.
• Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
• Provide first aid and support students with medical needs including maintenance of relevant records and first aid boxes.
• Provide intimate care (including toileting as required) in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
• Engage fully in our trusts professional growth process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the
  Implementation of our academys strategic big moves.
• Attend meetings/training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on our academy calendar.
• Consistently implement all trust policies and contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a designated safeguarding lead.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the principal.

Key skills and Attributes

• Communication skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Required Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functiona skills equivalent.

About the employer

At Dixons Academies Trust we live our mission every day: to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North.

We are driven by a powerful belief: that every child and young person regardless of their background or postcode deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to go on to lead a successful and fulfilling life. Our work focuses on improving outcomes for thousands of students in communities where the need is greatest.

Experience:

Manager