About the role

Windhill21 are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to help support the teaching and learning of an individual or groups of students. We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and knowledgeable candidates.

At Windhill21, we believe that together, everyone achieves more.

We actively promote a growth mindset approach, alongside Independence, grit and resilience knowing our children are the leaders of the future.

Responsibilities:

  • To assist the class teacher to deliver the curriculum to children who have special educational and behavioural needs within the classroom framework.

  • To assist in the formulation and implementation of support plan as directed by SENCO, in line with school policy.

  • To work on individual programmes with the children under the direction and guidance of the class teacher and in accordance with the SENCO.

  • To provide the teacher and SENCO with detailed feedback and assessment on the child’s progress to inform the next stage of planning.

  • Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour, as required.

  • Be involved in individual, group or class assessment and target setting activities, as required.

  • To assist in supervising the child at break-times and meal-times, as required by their needs.

  • To support the teacher in the implementation of the rules, expectations and policies of the school.

  • To attend special needs review meetings, as required.

  • To assist in the compilation of reports and records in accordance with school policy.

  • To participate in school activities and attend staff meetings and training courses as required.

  • To meet and liaise with external professionals and experts who may work with the child.

  • To communicate with parents of the child and contribute to and effective home school relationship.

  • Attend to the pupil’s personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters.

  • Break and lunchtimes duties which may include: 

  • Supervision of children in the dining room, classroom and in the playground

  • Supervision of children eating their lunch

  • Clearing and wiping of tables during and after lunch as necessary

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

  • Satisfactory references

  • Barred list check (regulated activity roles)

  • Section 128 check (for applicable roles) 

  • Overseas criminal records check (where required) D

  • Identity check

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

  • Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

Contact details

Sarah Wood , Headteacher
Windhill Primary & Nursery School Windhill Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire CM232NE

Telephone: 01279696850
Email: recruitment@windhill.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.windhill.herts.sch.uk
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