11 LSA KS2/ KS3

Join a community where relationships drive success. Role:

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LA funded) KS2 and KS3 Hours:

29.17 Hours per Week Salary:

Up to £15,423.23 per Annum Location:

Meoncross School Contract:

Fixed-Term / Part-Time Start Date:

September About the School - Meoncross A child's educational journey should be as unique as they are. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach whereby every child has the individual attention they need to thrive and succeed both in and out of the classroom. At Meoncross, every child is safe to say 'I can be the best possible ME'. We are very proud to be a through school for children aged 2.5 - 16 years, meaning we can welcome children into our school at any point in their educational journey. This could be at a natural key stage transition point such as starting 'big school' in Reception, Juniors in Year 3, or Upper School in Year 7, or anything in between Academic achievement is high, but so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures. About the Role The post holders will assist in the educational and social development of a Year 6 and a Year 7 pupil (on a 1:1 basis) with Special Educational Needs, under direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff. This will involve helping the Class Teacher in supporting the pupil on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning tasks, including the preparation and maintenance of differentiated resources, in order to meet the requirements of the pupil's Educational Care Health Plan. These posts are funded by the Local Authority. About You Qualifications, Skills and Experience Previous experience of working with young people, preferably in an educational setting Experience with children with SEND - ASC or SEMH Enthusiasm for and knowledge of supporting children with Special Educational Needs GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C or above. Level 3 Qualification in Learning Support Courses or Childcare, as relevant to the role, is desirable Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children that encourages and enables child development Experience of successfully delivering a specific programme of support to an individual or small group of children Knowledge of KS2/ KS3 Basic computer literacy skills Ability to work as part of a team Flexible approach to working Key Responsibilities Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups.

Deliver targeted support for pupils with SEND, including implementing IEPs, EHCPs and intervention programmes.

Support learning across the curriculum, including the effective use of ICT.

Promote positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and inclusion.

Provide pastoral support and contribute to safeguarding and child protection.

Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and other non-classroom activities.

Support the delivery of school events, educational visits and extracurricular activities. Carry out administrative duties and participate in meetings and professional development. Benefits Lunch during term time School fee discount Shopping discounts Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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