Learning Support Assistant (Independent School)

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ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Kensington provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward-thinking, holistic curriculum within which the needs of individual pupils are fostered.

Wetherby Kensington is a school for boys from Reception to Year 3 and is two form entry per year group. The boys receive high levels of academic education and pastoral care. The Wetherby Kensington boys begin their learning journey in Reception and can stay at Wetherby Kensington until they are eight years old. Wetherby Kensington can be found in Wetherby Gardens and is in a conservation area. The school overlooks the beautiful Wetherby Gardens.

With the opening of the in 2004, Wetherby boys have the opportunity to proceed through, or sit a competitive exam for, a London Day School. The of Wetherby Kensington is ‘Care, share and be fair’. These are the underlying principles of all that we stand for at Wetherby Kensington. Every boy is encouraged to be the best that he can be and every member of staff is committed to enabling each individual to fulfil his potential and achieve his goal. The school is a happy and vibrant one, an energetic and forward learning environment, whilst retaining the best of educational traditions.

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistant for the term time only for September 2024. The role has potential to extend and the working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

This role suits to someone who has experience in Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant role and who has experience in supporting young client with physical disabilities .

Advert Closing date: 29/05/2024

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Support for the child

Provide support for a named student with an Educational Health Care Plan. The LSA will ensure that this student is fully integrated into all aspects of school life and is making strong progress.

To have an awareness of Key Stage 2 curriculum outcomes and support the student in achieving success in the outcomes.

2.  Support for the teacher

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans.

Support with the planning of learning activities.

3. Support for the curriculum

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes adjusting activities according to the boy’s response

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop the boy’s competence and independence in its use

4. Support for the school

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures in relation to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person

To comply with all legal requirements such as register of attendance and Health and Safety regulations

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience in a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant role and in supporting young client with physical disabilities .

Preferable:  A degree or teaching qualification, key stage 1 and/or key stage 2 curriculum experience.

A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, working with children.

A hands on approach.

A commitment to participating in the extra-curricular life of the school.

A sympathy for the Catholic ethos of the school.

An interest in developing professional competence through INSET.

A capacity for working as a member of a team. Initiative and flexibility

Good organisational and communication skills.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

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