At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse needs and help them thrive in a mainstream classroom.
- Company: Worthing High School, dedicated to inclusion and student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, well-being support, fitness suite access, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a friendly team committed to equality and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 25835 - 25989 £ per year.
Salary Grade: 4 points 5 - 6 - £25,835 - £25,989 (Actual salary at 29.2 hours per week £17,394 - £17,670 pro rata)
Location: Worthing High School
Contract: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:10 (29.2 hours per week) with an unpaid morning and lunch break - Term time only plus INSET Days
Accountability: Reports to the Head of Inclusion
Role description: Could you provide support and guidance for our students on the Inclusion Support Register? We are seeking a confident, well-organised and self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the Inclusion Team, working with students in mainstream classes, alongside teaching colleagues. The focus of the support is for both individual students and groups. The postholder may also be involved in taking the lead in some small group provision.
Qualifications and Experience: Educated to GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent, including English and Maths.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- An ability to maintain high professional standards and the ability to follow quality assurance systems.
- An ability to relate well to all students ensuring that their needs are met.
- An ability to put the needs of the student first.
- An ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues.
- An ability to be clear, concise and fluent in both written and oral communication.
- Proven ability to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure, reacting well to change and remaining positive setbacks.
- An ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to the WHS Equality Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with it.
- Prepared to undertake training/development as required.
- Show commitment to continuous personal learning and development which supports the delivery of outstanding service.
Worthing High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the progress of identified students, keep written records as required by the Inclusion Team and provide the teacher with feedback on students’ progress in relation to provision.
- Contribute to programmes of support for identified students and deliver specific interventions as directed by the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion.
- Under the guidance of the class teacher, work with individuals and groups of SEN students in class to help them to achieve to the best of their ability.
- Ensure the teacher is informed about individual needs and learning strategies.
- Implement strategies for teaching and learning for individuals and groups of students, taking into account their specific needs.
- Be familiar with lesson plans, individual education plans and learning objectives.
- Provide support for students by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour.
- Helping students assess their own work and that of their peers.
- Encouraging participation using questions and prompts.
- Ensuring effective use of ICT and other equipment.
- Providing an opportunity for the student to verbalise and discuss new learning.
- Reinforcing new vocabulary and key words.
- Providing appropriate scaffolds for organising and producing written work.
- Differentiating tasks and resources.
- Checking understanding through a range of questioning and rephrasing/modifying tasks and instructions so they are clearly understood.
- Encouraging independent learning strategies.
- Keeping students on task.
- Providing low level behaviour management; assisting in maintaining safety in the classrooms.
- Ensuring that records are kept, as required, and that the keyworker is regularly informed about student progress.
Person Specification:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive and helpful attitude towards staff, students and parents.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of work.
Values and Professional Conduct:
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Alignment with the school’s ethos and values.
- Willingness to engage in training and continuous development.
- Commitment to providing excellent service to pupils, families, and other staff.
Benefits:
- A friendly and supportive environment.
- The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents and staff.
- A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks.
- Free well-being and medical support cover.
- The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT.
- Free use of our fitness suite.
Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - Term Time Only in Worthing employer: South Downs Education Trust
Worthing High School is an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment where you can make a lasting impact on both staff and students. With a commitment to professional development, competitive salary packages, and unique benefits such as free well-being support and access to a fitness suite, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the educational community in a beautiful coastal location.
Contact Details:
South Downs Education Trust Recruitment Team
