Learning Support Assistant

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To provide support for the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools, assist in delivering and evaluating programmes and meeting the pupils' need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort.
To assist in the development of pupils' learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils' behaviour under the guidance of teaching staff, senior colleagues or other professionals.
To assist in the delivering and evaluation of learning programmes and adapting teaching materials to meet the individual needs of pupils or small groups.
To accept and teach the values and practice of the Catholic Christian faith in ways appropriate to the understandings of the children and in accordance with school policy. The LSA does not have to be a Catholic but empathy with the aims and values of the school is essential., Deliver 1-1 and/or group support/intervention and monitor pupil performance
Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment
Ensure the well being, behaviour and personal development of pupils
Fulfil safeguarding duties in accordance with school policy and current legislation
Promote the school's values and striving towards its Mission through compliance with the school's policies and practices
May be required to carry out personal care routines as appropriate
May be required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical needs)
Hours allocated to breakfast and afterschool wraparound care supporting and supervising pupils before and after school as required.
The successful candidate will be passionate about providing a creative learning experience which inspires all children to reach their full potential, creating lifelong learners and committed to having high expectations of themselves and every child.