SCHOOLS’ SERVICE, GWYNEDD COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Learning Support Assistant (Level 4)
(Supporting and Delivering Learning)
SALARY RANGE: S1 – 12-17
POSTHOLDER:
REPORTING TO:
JOB PURPOSE
• To complement the professional work of teacher by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development.
• Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or management of other teaching assistants, including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.
• Provide quality learning encouragement to a specific group of learners.
MAIN DUTIES
Support for Pupils
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Develop and implement IEPs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
Support for the Teacher
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.
• Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.
• Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.
• Supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement, etc.
• Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests.
• Production of lesson plans, worksheets, plans, etc.
Support for the Curriculum
• Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
• Deliver local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural background.
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/ equipment.
Support for the School
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress for pupils.
• Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils.
• Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.
• Deliver out-of-school learning activities within guidelines established by the school.
• Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out-of-school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class.
Line Management Responsibilities Where Appropriate
• Manage other teaching assistants.
• Liaise between managers/teaching staff and teaching assistants.
• Hold regular team meetings with managed staff.
• Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings.
• Undertake recruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teacher assistants.
