Learning Support Assistant

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Job description

The Moat School is an independent school in London for children with dyslexia and associated SpLDs.

We are seeking to employ a new Learning Support Assistant If you have initiative, enthusiasm for learning, good educational qualifications and some experience in working with young people, we would like to meet you.

The Moat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Learning Support Assistants at The Moat School are assigned to work with a group of 12 (or fewer) pupils who are members of a Form Group. LSAs work with both pastoral and academic staff to enhance and enrich the learning experience of the pupils. The context for this work is varied, encompassing both the classroom and educational experiences beyond the classroom. All LSAs are encouraged and enabled to take part in additional training to become qualified in supporting the needs of learners with SpLDs. Many are graduates looking to enter the teaching profession on leaving The Moat.

The main duties of the Learning Support Assistant are as follows, however the list is subject to regular review:

Working with Pupils

• To assist pupils access to curriculum materials
• To read, scribe and adapt work to enable access
• To support instructions and enhance pupils understanding in the classroom setting
• To promote good behaviour
• To participate in target setting and monitoring
• To creatively support the established learning objectives
• To support access arrangements in examinations
• To ensure good practice at all times in relation to safeguarding pupils
• To attend all morning assemblies

Working with Teachers

• To engage in creating materials
• To assist in the administration and delivery of lessons
• To take a role in pastoral support network
• To attend and participate in the registration and administration of your form