Northway Primary and Nursery School
Northway
Wavertree
Liverpool
Merseyside
L15 7JQ
0151 722 3540
RECRUITMENT PACK
NORTHWAY PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Post of Learning Support Assistant
This Recruitment pack includes the following documents:
- Appointment Timetable
- Job Description
- Person Specification
A copy of the School Prospectus and general information about the school can be found on the school website:
Post of Learning Support Assistant
APPOINTMENT TIMETABLE
Advertisement:
/04/09/2015
Closing Date:
/24/09/2015 at 1 pm
Shortlisting Meeting:
/29/09/2015
Small Group Observations
/5/10/2015
Interviews:
/06/10/2015
Appointment to Commence:
/02/11/15 or as soon as possible
APPLICATION METHOD
Please return your completed application form to: Mrs Donnelly (Chair of Governors), Northway Primary and Nursery School, Northway, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 7JQ. If you have not heard anything by 05/10/2015 then please assume your application has not been successful.SCHOOL VISITS
Interested applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to visit the school on Tuesday 15th September at 2pm or Thursday 17th September at 10am. Please telephone 0151 722 3540 to arrange a visit.
Northway Primary and Nursery School
Job Description: Learning Support Assistant
SCHOOL: / Northway Primary and NurseryJOB TITLE: / Learning Support Assistant
GRADE: / 2
PAY RANGE: / 10-15
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE
JOB: / Supporting the learning and development of pupils.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
- Attending to the personal and social needs of pupils.
- Ensuring pupils’ safety at all times, in and out of the classroom.
- Supervising pupils during break and lunch times.
- Enabling pupils to be included in all aspects of school life.
SUPPORT FOR TEACHER(S)
- Support with the planning and delivery of intervention programmes for individuals and groups of pupils under the direction of the teacher.
- To support the delivery of Individual Education Plans/Individual Behaviour Plans
- To support individuals/ groups of pupils in class.
- Keeping classroom/school resources in good order and ensuring classroom is tidy.
- Assisting in preparation of resources before lessons and tidying afterwards.
- Mopping up and cleaning when child has had an accident or been sick.
- Repairing and maintaining apparatus and resources.
- Assisting in the presentation of work and display areas.
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
- Supporting the aims of the school.
- To be aware of Child Protection procedures and report any signs that a child might be at risk to the Child Protection Co-ordinator
- Supporting and maintaining school resources and systems.
- Supporting the establishment and maintenance of positive relations with parents / carers, support agencies and pupils.
- Support all staff with pupil behaviour around the school and in the playground.
- Attending extra-curricular meetings.
- Being aware of, and adhering to, the school’s policies and procedures.
- At all times, maintain professional levels of confidentiality, sharing information with the Headteacher and appropriate staff.
- Complete individual training and development and assist in the training of new members of the team.
- To develop the City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
- To participate in educational visits/ residential activities when required
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT DUTIES
- To be responsible for the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break, in the absence of or in partnership with teaching staff.
- To supervise pupils in the dining hall
- To supervise pupils in the playground areas and on school premises
- To undertake associated ancillary duties, such as cleaning of spillages, ensuring tables are clean, mopping or cleaning up when a child has an accident or is sick
- To ensure pupils’ safety at all times
- Dealing with minor accidents and giving appropriate support
- To liaise with teaching staff, to ensure issues are dealt with
- Where appropriate, administering first aid and medication in accordance with LEA policy
GENERAL
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing and may be reviewed from time to time, by consultation and negotiation
Northway Primary and Nursery School
PERSON SPECIFICATION- LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Key: E = Essential A = Application FormD = Desirable I = Interview
R = Reference / Essential
or
Desirable / How
will this be
tested
1. Qualifications and Professional Development
1.1 English and Mathematics GCSE [or equivalent]
1.2 Recognised Teaching Assistant qualifications
1.3 Willingness to train and develop.
1.4 Evidence of further professional development related to the
post
1.5 Evidence of planned career development / E
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2. Experience
2.1 Experience of working with Primary age children
2.2 Evidence of delivering numeracy and literacy intervention
programmes.
2.3Evidence of working with children with special educational needs / E
D
D / A
A/R
A/R
3. Knowledge and Understanding
Safeguarding
3.1 Understanding of the need for safeguarding practice and
procedures
3.2 First Aid Qualification
Curriculum
3.3Ability to support children in their learning
3.4Positive attitude to education.
3.5Ability to work under direction and support the teacher in
delivery of teaching and learning
3.6 Knowledge of the National Curriculum and intervention
Strategies
3.7 Understanding of personalised learning
Standards of Achievement
3.8 High expectations for pupils achievement / E
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4. Personal Abilities
4.1 Well motivated, enthusiasticand flexible
4.2 High expectations personally and for the children.
4.3 Willing to accept responsibility and take initiative
4.4 Ability to relate to and motivate pupils
4.5 Good organisational skills.
4.6 Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
4.7 Integrity, loyalty, sensitivity, patience
4.8 Ability to relate to parents/ carers. / E
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It is essential that you have a commitment to enhancing the life chances of all pupils, supporting and encouraging them through their time at Northway. You will need a personality and ethos that will see you contribute to, and become an integral part of, a successful and friendly staff team.
Learning Supp Assist