Learning Teaching Assistant - Literacy

• Grade C GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Science
• Previous experience in working with children in a variety of forms
• Some understanding of how people learn
• A degree or equivalent
• Previous work in a school / educational setting
• Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs
• Barriers to students’ learning
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• How children learn and how to motivate them
• An understanding of the curriculum and assessment methods in a secondary school

A Learning Coach will be able to:

• work with an individual student or a group
• reinforce teaching points during teacher input, when appropriate
• address misunderstandings and misconceptions in the student’s learning
• communicate effectively with all stakeholders within the Academies’
• teach or reteach new concepts
• consistently model appropriate and acceptable behaviour and good social skills
• provide strategies for teaching staff in your area of specialism in the Learning Coach role
• promote independence and resilience of students
• discuss progress and targets with children
• liaise with the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo and outside agencies
• Be IT literate and competent in using Microsoft office.

Personal Characteristics

• Calm
• Respectful of confidentiality
• Empathetic
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Optimistic and positive
• Resilient
• Takes initiative