At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students during lessons and help teachers with planning and assessment.
- Company: Shipston High School, a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Term-time hours, valuable experience in education, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for further training and career growth.
- Why this job: Empower students and contribute to their learning journey while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or above, GCSE English and Maths A-C, and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Shipston High School is recruiting a learning support assistant on term-time hours of up to 30 a week, plus one week, starting as soon as possible.
The work centres on supporting pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups, and helping the teacher with planning, assessment and record-keeping.
Duties also cover behaviour and inclusion, pupil supervision on off-site trips, and preparing teaching resources.
Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check.
- What the job involves
- Support individuals and groups during lessons and independent work, reinforcing key concepts and keeping pupils on task
- Assist the teacher with lesson and curriculum planning, delivery and evaluation
- Monitor pupils' progress against key objectives and feed back to the teacher
- Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and keep records of progress
- Help implement IEPs, behaviour plans and behaviour management strategies, reporting unusual patterns of behaviour
- Promote inclusion, independence, communication skills and self-esteem
- Monitor pupils' general care, safety and welfare, including personal and physical care tasks
- Assist with pupil supervision on off-site trips under the teacher's guidance
- Support pupils to use ICT in learning and develop their independence with it
- Prepare and care for teaching aids, equipment and differentiated resources
- Carry out administrative tasks such as producing worksheets and administering coursework
- Liaise with parents, carers and specialist staff, sharing information and attending review meetings where appropriate
Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above and relevant training, or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills
- GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C, or equivalent
- Further training on curriculum areas or specific special needs
Experience
- Experience of teaching assistant work
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication and listening skills, verbal and written
- Effective use of ICT to support learning and other technology
- Good knowledge of at least one area of learning
- Understanding of school policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks
- Planning own work when required
- Applying training and theory in practice
- Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Other
- Problem-solving and the ability to use initiative and act independently
- Pro-active in offering ideas
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Nice to have
- Degree-level education
- Training leading to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
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Learning Support Assistant employer: Shipston High School
Shipston High School is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development. As the Head of Mathematics, you will have the unique opportunity to influence curriculum design and teaching standards while being supported by a dedicated leadership team in the picturesque setting of Warwickshire. The school fosters a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare, ensuring a rewarding environment for both staff and students alike.
