Learning Support Assistant

• Agood standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics (grade C/4or above).
• Experienceof supporting children in a classroom environment, including those with specialeducational needs.
• Experienceof using technology to support pupils in the classroom.
• Knowledgeof the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safetyand security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
• Abilityto use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand andrelate to.
• Abilityto establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
• Abilityto demonstrate active listening skills.
• Abilityto consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour managementstrategies.
• Abilityto provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learningtasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs, encouraging the pupil to stay on task.
• Abilityto offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem.
• Abilityto work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
• Abilityto work within and apply all school policies eg behaviour management,safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Abilityto maintain confidentiality on all school matters.
• Willingnessto provide practical assistance to a pupil, including physical support whererequired, and undergo relevant training to support this.

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