This role will involve both supporting EHCP/SEND pupils in the classroom and providing direct support for our SEND/EHCP pupils through interventions and bespoke provision. At Marston Green Junior School we run a ‘team around the child’ model. This means that we rotate our support staff across all our high tariff EHCP pupils so our support staff will work with a variety of EHCP pupils across the day. Therefore, all our support staff are required to have a good understanding of working with pupils with a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, PDA and SEMH amongst other needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Teaching & Learning Support Assistant to join our successful school and we require applicants who:
- can demonstrate successful experience in a Teaching & Learning Support Assistant role, including direct experience of working with pupils with additional needs such as Autism, ADHD and/or SEMH needs.
- have a clear understanding of fulfilling the requirements of an individual pupil’s Education and Health Care Plan.
- is able to respond directly to our children’s needs and provide them with the relevant support both academically and pastorally.
- is able to establish positive relationships when supporting pupils with English and Mathematical skills, promoting positive behaviour and helping develop pupil’s social, emotional and mental health needs.
- has excellent oral, written and mathematical skills and is able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents.
- demonstrates commitment to ensuring that pupils of all abilities achieve their full potential, especially those with additional educational needs.
- has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards.
- has the ability to use initiative as well as being a good team member.
- demonstrates the knowledge of a range of strategies to engage pupils in their learning.
- Desire to follow Nurture UK Principles.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note an Enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this post. Online checks for candidates will take place prior to interview.
Please note salary details are for full time equivalent.
Visits to the school will be offered during the interview process.
An application form is attached or available from the school.
Email: office@marston-green-jun.solihull.sch.uk or on WM Jobs website
Advert Contact Details:
Mrs L Clark, Headteacher
Marston Green Junior School
Station Road
Marston Green
BIRMINGHAM
B37 7BA
Tel: 0121 779 2227
Attached documents
- LSA Job-Description Band B Sept 26.pdf
- LSA Person-Specification Sept 26.pdf
- Recruitment Monitoring Form.doc
- Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS (Schools).doc
- Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023.doc
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