Learning Support Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting Teaching and Learning: Assist teachers in delivering lessons, supporting pupils’ progress and inclusion, including children with SEND. Help manage behaviour, prepare classroom resources and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

• Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing: Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and report any concerns appropriately. Support children during lessons, lunchtimes and playtimes, including those who are upset or injured.

• Teamwork and Professional Development: Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, parents and other professionals to support pupils’ learning and development. Uphold the school’s values and policies, maintain high standards of professional conduct and participate in training and appraisal.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Learning Support Assistant will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the class teacher, year group leader or SLT.

Bourton Meadow Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. All applications will be considered fairly and in accordance with our recruitment and safeguarding procedures.