Learning Support Assistant

St Ethelwold's Church in Wales Aided Primary School 1.3 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Term of Contract: Fixed term for one year (with potential for extension) Hours: 27.5 hours per week (term time only) Pay: £26,427- £27,709 (pro rata) Start Date: As soon as possible (subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references) PURPOSE OF JOB To work across all ages, stages, and abilities within the school, delivering targeted intervention programmes to groups of learners under the direction and guidance of teaching staff, and assisting with the delivery of the Curriculum for Wales. LIAISON WITH Head Teacher, Class Teachers, ALNCo, Deputy Head, other support staff, and relevant outside agencies (e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists). Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the class teacher. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Targeted Interventions and Whole-School Support: • Support pupils across all age groups and ability levels throughout the school. • Deliver structured intervention programmes to small groups or individual learners under the guidance of teaching staff. • Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to intervention activities through observation and recording of progress against pre-determined learning objectives. Supporting Pupils: • Promote the inclusion, acceptance, and full participation of all pupils within the classroom. • Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) / Individual Development Plans (IDPs). • Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model and setting high expectations. • Encourage independence, self-reliance, and cooperative working among pupils. • Provide objective feedback to pupils regarding their achievement and progress. Supporting the Teacher: • Work collaboratively under the direction of teaching staff to prepare, deliver, and adjust learning activities and resources. • Supervise whole classes occasionally during short-term absence or for regular short periods based on teacher planning. • Maintain accurate pupil records, mark work, and contribute to reviews as requested. • Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict in line with school policies. • Administer and mark routine tests, invigilate examinations, and provide general administrative support. Supporting the School: • Foster positive links between home and school. • Participate in relevant professional development and training courses. • Understand and adhere to school policies on learning, behaviour, equal opportunities, statutory special educational needs guidelines, and safeguarding procedures. • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding pupil details and school matters. Closing Date:  02.11.26 Interviews:  11.11.26