Learning Support Assistant (EAL)

JOB PURPOSE

• To carry out work, care and/or support programmes for pupils, under the SENCO.
• To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of SEND (E and K coded) pupils and the classroom.
• To deliver an effective level of support, assist in meeting the needs of students with different learning needs as well as English as an additional need.
• Prepare and deliver small group interventions for a group of identified pupils; this may include any targeted interventions as instructed by SENCO/Head of EAL.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend to the personal needs of pupils and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first-aid and welfare matters.
• Supervise and provide support to pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Support pupils to understand instructions, and in respect of local and national learning strategies such as literacy, and numeracy, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, as directed by the teacher, SENCO and/or Head of EAL.
• To liaise with subject teachers in order to become familiar with the SOW and lesson plans and be well prepared to support the pupils with SEND (E and K) and EAL.
• To liaise with Head of EAL, the SENDCO and the subject teachers to support SEND pupils (E and K) and EAL pupils.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, being aware of and responding appropriately to their individual needs, and encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities with others.
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Undertake pupil record-keeping as requested by the teacher and the SENDCO.
• Keep a record of targeted intervention classes, including EAL
• Keep a daily record of in-class support on the relevant school’s software, such as class charts or provision map.
• Contribute to SEND and EAL student passport and IEP (individual Educational Plan) writing and reviews as requested by the SNEDCO and Head of EAL.
• Maintain awareness of pupil problems, progress and achievements, and report to the SENDCO as agreed and/or appropriate.
• Gather and report information from and/or to parents/carers as directed by the SENCO.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use, including basic ICT equipment.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting conflict and incidents in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and school activities as required

Please see the attached candidate pack for further details about the school, as well as the full job description and person specification for this role.