Northway Primary and Nursery School
Northway
Wavertree
Liverpool
Merseyside
L15 7JQ
0151 722 3540
RECRUITMENT PACK
NORTHWAY PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Post of Learning Support Assistant
This Recruitment pack includes the following documents:
- Appointment Timetable
- Job Description
- Person Specification
A copy of the School Prospectus and general information about the
school can be found on the school website:
Post of Learning Support Assistant
APPOINTMENT TIMETABLE
Advertisement:
/wb 12/06/2017
Closing Date:
/27/06/2017 at 1 pm
Shortlisting Meeting:
/28/06/2017
Task Observations
/03/07/2017
Interviews:
/05/07/2017
Appointment to Commence:
/04/09/2017
APPLICATION METHOD
Please return your completed application form to: Mrs Donnelly (Chair of Governors), Northway Primary and Nursery School, Northway, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 7JQ. If you have not heard anything by 29/07/2017 then please assume your application has not been successful.SCHOOL VISITS
Interested applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to visit the school on Friday 23rd June at 10am or 2pm. Please telephone 0151 722 3540 to arrange a visit.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant “Together we can achieve anything”
To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.To aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
- Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
- Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
- Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
- Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual SEND Pupil Profiles, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
- Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
- Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
- Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where
achieve the intended learning outcomes.
- Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
General Responsibilities
- To establish supportive relationships with all pupils.
- encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and
- To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and
- To support individual pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the
- To support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning.
- To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the
- teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour
- When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance
- To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and
- Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home
- To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
- To contribute towards reviews of the pupils progress as appropriate
- To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the
- health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning
- To take part in training activities offered by the school to
- To retain professional standards including procedure for lateness, attendance, dress code and confidentiality
- To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g.
- To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits
- To provide individual support, as required, during examination sessions
- To adhere to Child Protection Policy and guidelines to ensure that the safety of children
Act as a member of the staff team
- To follow a whole school approach to the delivery of the curriculum;
- To create a climate conducive to the development of all pupils and staff.
- Create positive and effective relationships with pupils, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the wider community;
GENERAL
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing and may be reviewed from time to time, by consultation and negotiation
Northway Primary and Nursery School
PERSON SPECIFICATION- LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Key: E = Essential A = Application FormD = Desirable I = Interview
R = Reference / Essential
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Desirable / How
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1. Qualifications and Professional Development
1.1 English and Mathematics GCSE [or equivalent]
1.2 NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Learning Support
1.3 Willingness to train and develop.
1.4 Ability to use ICT effectively / E
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2. Experience
2.1 Good understanding of the National Curriculum and the related assessments
2.2 Evidence of working with children with special educational needs
2.3 Good understanding of child development and learning
2.4 Experience of working in a School environment
2.5 Experience of using various intervention support programmes / E
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3. Knowledge and Understanding
Safeguarding
3.1 Understanding of the need for safeguarding practice and
procedures
3.2 First Aid Qualification
Curriculum
3.3Ability to support children in their learning
3.4Positive attitude to education.
3.5Ability to work under direction and support the teacher in
delivery of teaching and learning
3.6 Knowledge of National Curriculum outcomes for Key Stage 1 &2 including Phonics and ESPAG
3.7 Understanding of personalised learning
Standards of Achievement
3.8 High expectations for pupils achievement / E
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4. Personal Abilities
4.1 Well motivated, enthusiasticand flexible
4.2 High expectations personally and for the children.
4.3 Willing to accept responsibility and take initiative
4.4 Ability to relate to and motivate pupils
4.5 Good organisational skills.
4.6 Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
4.7 Integrity, loyalty, sensitivity, patience
4.8 Ability to relate to parents/ carers.
4.9 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. / E
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It is essential that you have a commitment to enhancing the life chances of all pupils, supporting and encouraging them through their time at Northway. You will need a personality and ethos that will see you contribute to, and become an integral part of, a successful and friendly staff team.
Learning Supp Assist