The Learning Support Assistant&039;s (LSA) main role is to provide 1:1 support for a child with special educational, social, emotional and behavior difficulties.
The LSA will ensure that the pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.
Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs.
The LSA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo.
Supporting pupils
To provide learning support in 1:1 situation.
To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school environment.
To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from the SENCo, class teacher as required.
Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.
To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc.
Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to pupils.
To attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.
Supporting the SENCO
To contribute to the pupils’ annual review by writing a brief report and attending the meeting
To attend planning meetings with the SENCo to develop learning programmes and to assist in the delivery of the individual learning programmes on a daily basis to promote learning, behaviour and communication skills.
To provide regular feedback to the SENCo about any pupil’s difficulties and progress.
To work as part of the team to ensure that the well being and personal development of the pupil enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
Supporting the School
To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate.
To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupils’ needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school.
To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour
To carry out duties as directed by the SENCo or Principal
To foster links between home and school.
You must be able to:
Have patience and be flexible and innovative with a clear understanding of how children might behave who find learning new concepts and remembering taught concepts difficult.
Motivate pupils to learn.
Be productive and show initiative.
Motivate pupils to be sociable.
Be a responsible and trustworthy role model.
Be computer literate.
Work effectively with other adults in the school and wider community.
Attend training courses considered appropriate for the post.
Maintain accurate records of the pupils.
Carry out tasks and responsibilities under the direction of the SENCo, Class Teacher, Deputy Principal or Principal.
Have patience with children who find conforming to rules and expectations difficult.
Respect and maintain confidentiality but have regard to the safeguarding protocols of information sharing where necessary.
Assist with the organisation of the learning environment.
Communicate effectively and appropriately to pupils with different abilities and ethnic backgrounds.
Plan and prioritise tasks and work under the pressure of a busy inclusive school.
