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Collingwood Primary School
LSA 1:1 support for a pupil with S.E.N.D., Job Description
Grade: Scale 3 point 5-6 (£12.18 - £12.39) per hour depending on experience
Responsible to: Headteacher, SENDCo as line manager, Class Teacher
Purpose of Job: To work in partnership with LSAs, class teachers, SENCO and the child's parents to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and agreed procedures. To provide support as appropriate to the pupils' individual needs and self-esteem.
Hours: Thursday and Friday morning 8.50am - 1.30pm inclusive, totalling 9hrs 20 minutes per week for the mornings.
Closing Date: Wednesday 27th November
Interview Date: Interviews expected to take place Monday 2nd December .
Duties and responsibilities:
● To provide particular and skilled support to a named pupil. This role will include assisted handling and intimate care. Training will be provided;
● To monitor the pupil's specific needs and implement agreed Medical Care, Intimate Care and Education, Health and Care Plans;
● To implement advice from professionals such as the physiotherapist, occupational therapist and speech and language therapists and attend specific training as requested by the SENDCo, taking proactive responsibility for your own development;
● To establish a positive trusting relationship with the named pupils and parents and keep in daily contact;
● To prepare for and contribute to meetings as required and share information with colleagues as appropriate;
● To promote the inclusion of children with SEND at all times;
● To ensure that the pupil can fully access an age-appropriate curriculum by responding promptly, carrying out any adaptations required, promoting independence, including working with other pupils and observing from a distance where appropriate;
● To carefully consider the pupils emotional well-being so that they continue to develop their self-esteem and resilience;
● To carry out and record assessment of learning under the direction of the class teacher;
● To escort the pupil on educational visits ensuring that relevant resources are taken and adaptations made.
General:
● To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare for all pupils.
● Attend relevant school meetings as required
● To respect confidentiality at all times and adhere to school's "Code of Conduct" which includes use of social networks outside work, "Core Values" and "Behaviour" and "Safeguarding" policies and national "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and PREVENT Radicalisation policies
● To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager (SENCO).
● To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
● Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy
● The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Person Specification
Experience (Desirable)
Successful and recent experience involving working in school with primary aged children.
Qualifications/Training (Desirable)
Ideally, training and experience in:
- Working with children/children with SEN,
- Supporting the teaching of Literacy and Numeracy
- School based ICT
- First Aid
- Behaviour management strategies
- Working with parents
Knowledge and Skills
Current knowledge of working in primary schools.
Knowledge and understanding of different types of SEN.
Knowledge and experience of assessing primary aged children.
Good basic literacy and numeracy skills-spoken and written.
GCSE standard pass in English and Maths.
Good organisational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Aptitudes
Enjoy working with children/develop excellent relationships with children-particularly children with SEN.
Valuing the importance of team working and a happy environment.
Good communication skills.
High expectations of children.
Valuing the importance of raising self-esteem in the children.
Positive attitude towards school, children and life in general!
Professional outlook/attitude
Have a positive effect in the school beyond own classroom.
Commitment to developing the school as a community and integrating it into the community of South Woodham Ferrers.
Being able to know what the teacher is thinking and use initiative!
Flexibility.
Sense of humour!
Information about the School
At Collingwood "We live our lives with arms and minds wide open!"
Collingwood Primary School is a happy, popular school with an ethos of care, teamwork and mutual support where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun and staff leave for retirement or promotion. A passion for high quality teaching and learning and an ability to bring the curriculum to life are paramount if you are considering joining the Collingwood Family. If you are committed to high standards, ensuring that all pupils make good progress and are able to prioritise the wellbeing of pupils, colleagues and families, then come and meet us to see if we are the right school for you.