Learning Support Assistant

Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 3.15pm (32.5 hours per week) Term Time only Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School. Key Responsibilities: 1) Support for pupils · Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the ‘broad areas of need’ as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs. · Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being. · Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom. 2) Support for teachers · Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs. · Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials. · Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment. · In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress. Cove School is a happy and thriving place to work with close links to the local authority and we are relentlessly focused on achieving the highest standard of education for all the children in our care. Application Procedure Please complete attached application form, see below, near the bottom of page for 'Attached Documents' to locate. If you have any issues accessing please visit our school website https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION