KS2 Learning Support Assistant - Great Kimble Church of England School

The post-holder may be expected to work with individual children having special or particular needs, and groups of children, as directed. The following does not represent an exhaustive list but gives an indication of the role.
Planning and organisation:
- To discuss and contribute to the teacher's programme/plan for the lesson/day/week/term.
- To help adapt differentiated materials to enable children to access the curriculum.
- To assist with the general management and organisation of children and resources/equipment which relate to the support of children.
- To assist with the planning, organising and supervising of educational visits and outings.
Classroom preparation:
- Under the direction of the class teacher, to prepare classroom and associated areas for use including preparing materials, and setting out equipment, apparatus etc.
- To clean and put away materials, equipment, and apparatus after use. Tidy classroom and associated areas.
- To make up and maintain work/topic cards/sheets/books and other teaching aids. Prepare work and notices for display purposes. Assist with/arrange displays and interest tables.
Working with children:
- To work with and support individuals or groups of children on specific activities such as reading, writing, practical, creative, physical, recreational activities and environmental studies.
- To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported.
- To have an awareness of vulnerable groups of children including those pupils eligible for pupil premium funding.
- To aid pupils' to learn as effectively as possible in both group situations and individually.
- To aid children in developing independent leaning skills.
- To promote and model creative, imaginative and constructive play with the children.
- To guide and assist the development of children's social behaviour, attitudes, self-esteem and skills.
- To assist the class teacher and SENDCo / Inclusion Co-ordinator to develop suitable programmes of support and then carry out the support, within the classroom or in a withdrawal situation.
- To provide feedback about pupils' difficulties and progress to the class teacher and SENDCo / Inclusion Co-ordinator.
- To participate in the evaluation of support programmes with the class teacher and SENDCo / Inclusion Co-ordinator.
- To assist with the supervision of children:
- Within classroom settings, during school assembly, at play/meal times, on outings and educational visits & not participating in an activity
- To help children constructively to participate in activities by adapting and/or interpreting lessons and instructions accordingly.
Care and welfare:
- To administer support care/first aid, report injuries to appropriate authorities within the school and enter details in the accident book. To issue prescribed medication (following prior agreement with parents and in accordance with the school's policy).
- To care appropriately for children taken ill whilst at school and to inform/contact parents, once the Headteacher has been notified.
- To ensure Health and Safety regulations are complied with at all times.
Liaison and communication:
- To liaise with other members of staff and multi-professional services.
- To contribute to EHCP / other SEND meetings as appropriate.
- To foster links between home and school as appropriate., Please do not hesitate to telephone or email the school if you would like to discuss this role or require any further information. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by appointment only.
Application forms should be emailed or sent to the school directly and only on the Great Learners Trust application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.
To view the full advert on My New Term, please follow the link
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145323/EDV-2024-GKCES-79063

We love teaching children and are looking for a like-minded individual to join our caring and supportive team.
Are you inspirational and self-motivated, looking to join a genuinely delightful and exceptional school community?
Do you share our vision of an inclusive school offering challenge for all and high expectations of what children can achieve?
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, ambitious and highly motivated practitioner to join our school., The successful candidate will be able to engage with children, support and care for them and ensure that their school experience is a positive, safe and happy one. They will be:

• Committed to developing good relationships with: staff at the school, children, parents and outside agencies.


• Friendly, caring, hardworking and supportive.


• A team player.


• Committed to upholding the values of a Church of England School and supportive of the school's Christian ethos.


• Able to support KS2 pupils in literacy and mathematics
  
  Great Kimble Church of England School is a friendly village primary school, located near Princes Risborough. In our inclusive Christian vision all our learning community are welcomed and celebrated. All are nurtured and supported to love, learn, live and grow. Together we live out the values of respect, thankfulness, love, hope, forgiveness and endurance. We aspire to be a school community where all can flourish.


In our recent Church School Inspection (SIAMS) they stated that our clear vision is at the heart of leaders' priorities and planning and we have grown a loving, respectful team who work closely together and care for one another.

In January 2018, Great Kimble C of E School became an academy and part of the Great Learners Trust. We are proud of this collaboration and the commitment that all schools in the Trust hold to providing the best possible educational experiences for all our children.