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Our client based in Taunton is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to assist the SENCO in the development and implementation of programmes of work for students in alternative provision and lessons. Initially on a temporary basis but could become permenant.
There will be a requirement to work with students, either individually or in groups, that may have complex additional educational needs and may include students presenting moderate to intensive challenges. This could mean working with students with substantial disabilities, or behavioural difficulties.
Encourage students to work co-operatively with each other within an established behaviour policy, anticipate and manage student behaviour and promote self-control, self-regulation and independence.
Provide feedback for students in relation to progress and achievements.
Monitor and evaluate student responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies. Record progress and achievement in lessons and activities.
Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of students general and specific learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level.
Contact with parents / guardians and outside agency staff to provide support for students, such as feedback on students progress. Such communications can be of a delicate nature depending on a students particular needs.
Learning Support Assistant Knowledge, Skills and Experience;
Experience of working with individuals who have a combination of learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs, this may be within an education or care background or from personal experience.
Significant empathy with students who have additional educational needs.
An education standard equating to five GCSE Grade 4 (C) and above, including English and Mathematics.
Learning Support Assistant Additional Information:
Salary: Grade 14, GBP24,404 - GBP25,183 (FTE), GBP16,785 - GBP17,321 (Actual)
Working Hours: 30.5 hours p/week
Working Weeks: 38 weeks, term time only
Paid week: Less than 5 Years: 43.5069 weeks (including statutory holiday entitlement)
Location: Fully on site in Taunton
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