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Academy Information

Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust

www.hasmoneangirls.org.uk

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SEND LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

GIRLS’ SCHOOL

TERM TIME

REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2024

SALARY

NJC 2-4 (£25,854 – £26,634) ACTUAL SALARY (£21,614 – £22,266)

STARTING SALARY NJC2

HOURS – 8.00 TO 4.30PM MONDAY TO THURSDAY AND 8.00AM TO 2PM ON FRIDAYS

The Successful Candidate will:

Have the patience to work with students that may present with both educational and behavioural difficulties e.g. Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and Global Developmental Delay
Knowledge and understanding of the challenges/barriers faced by the above types of students
Be able to deliver 121 sessions and in-class support

Training will be given to aid their understanding of the specific SEND students they will be supporting

The staff at Hasmonean are highly skilled, they keep abreast of developments in the understanding of effective teaching and learning and they are passionate about students and their progress. If you would like to work in an environment that sets the highest standards and are keen to progress in your career, we may be the school for you.

A privately run childcare facility is available on the Girls’ site for children aged 0-4.

To find out more, visit our website for an application form and further information about the school. www.hasmoneanmat.org.uk

Letters of application should be addressed to Mrs K Brice, Headteacher c/o Ms J Grant j.grant@hasmonean.co.uk

The letter should detail how your experience to date has prepared you for this post. Please refer to the job description and person specification herewith. The letter should be no longer than one side of A4 and written in Calibre Font 11

Please note that in line with our safer recruitment practices we can only consider fully completed application forms and not CVs.

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Us

Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust is a centre of academic excellence in North West London. The performance of the two schools in the Trust put them amongst the very top comprehensives in the country. Our students attain consistently high standards in their GCSE and A Level examinations. The vast majority of our students go on to study at University with a number being accepted at Oxbridge and medical school each year. The highest expectations are shared by students, staff and parents.

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose
• To provide specialist support to students with SEND, including complementing the work of other professionals.
• To work with Teachers and other educational professionals to plan, organise, support and lead teaching and learning activities; working with individuals or small groups under the direction and in collaboration with teachers and SENDCO.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate SEND interventions delivered both one to one and to small groups.

Duties and Responsibilities
The primary role of a Learning Support Educator for students with Special Educational Needs is to support and advise on the learning and progress of students with SEND. This includes but is not limited to the following: –

• Undertaking activities with individuals and groups of students in order to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment in collaboration with SENDCo, Teachers and/or other educational professionals
• Working to establish a supportive relationship with the students and parents concerned in order to facilitate effective communication and partnership between school and home
• Carrying out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes
• Ensuring that specific guidelines are followed and expectations are met whilst promoting independent learning to support the students’ understanding and progress
• Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of students with special needs to support achievement and development
• Monitoring, evaluating and providing staff, parents and relevant education professionals with feedback on pupils’ participation and progress with the monitoring and evaluating pupil’s responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• Promoting and reinforcing students’ self-esteem and encourage them to maximise their independence, achievement and development
• Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.

The main responsibilities, with and/or as directed by the SENDCO, of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Help students make progress in a range of classroom settings including working with individuals and small groups, and monitoring, assessing and recording students’ work as directed by teachers
• Support the provision of SEND, including contributing to the maintenance of pupils records, writing of student reports, individual education plans, student strategy sheets, and attending and contributing to meetings as required
• Ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies as required and where appropriate
• Work with the SENDCO and other staff to ensure that individual education plans are used to set subject-specific targets and match work well to students’ needs
• Support the monitoring of the effectiveness of individual education plans, EHC plans and Quality First Teaching
• Provide guidance to staff on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different students, supporting teaching by devising complementary learning activities
• Work with the staff on the implementation of the School policies, helping to ensure effective development of SEND students’ skills and support their progress
• Support meetings of SEND staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action
• Attend planning meetings and under the overall direction and guidance of teachers, contribute to the short, medium and long term planning and preparation of lessons
• Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Assistants as appropriate

Other duties may include:

Monitoring and recording absences
• Creating resources
• Collating student reports and updating records
• Managing and communicating student data
• Attend staff meetings and school inset days as required by the Headteacher.
• Provide general care and welfare for all children.

In order to perform this role well, a Learning Support Advisor is expected to:

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND, including the SEND Information Report, Child Protection, Safeguarding and Inclusion policies
• Regularly attend relevant training and development events
• Actively seek out advice and strategies to work effectively and monitor impact
• Act in the best interest of all the students of the school; and behave in a professional manner, including working in the framework of the school’s agreed policies and procedures, and maintaining confidentiality as required

Qualifications & Experience

Genuine and demonstrable interest in working with young people and education
Commitment to achievement for all, regardless of background or ability
Ability to lend subject-specialism to the learning and development of students
Enthusiasm, initiative, resilience and pro-activity
Willingness to learn and participate in a dynamic educational setting
Ability to be a role model to young people.

Qualifications and Training:

Educated to NVQ level 3 / AS or A2 level or equivalent experience

Other professional development in the area of SEND (desirable)

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience of working with students with evidence of having achieved successful student progress and outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of how children learn

A sound grasp of the concept of inclusive practice

A good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015

Experience of working with parents to support students’ needs

Knowledge of issues relating to equal opportunities

Skills and Abilities:

Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships with children

Able to use specialist skills/training/experience to support pupils in curricular or learning activities in accordance with Education Health Care Plans as required.

Able to stimulate children’s interest in learning

Able to work closely with students who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure

Able to work closely with other adults, offering them practical advice and strategies that assist them to overcome problems relating to the teaching of students with SEND

Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners

Capable of planning intervention work, assessing the needs and achievements of children and maintaining appropriate records

Able to work with the wider school community in the development of provision for students with SEND

Able to foster effective relationships with parents, communicate with them and encourage their active participation in their child’s education

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Start Date

September 2024

Apply By

22/07/2024

CPD & Rewards

The success of our organisation rests on the dedication of our staff. We have fostered a strong culture of collaboration and the sharing of best practice, with a focus on continuous professional development and career planning. At Hasmonean, we prioritise investing in our staff by providing support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of high-quality training programs at all levels. We are affiliated with renowned institutions such as The Prince’s Teaching Institute, PIXL, the SSAT, and CPD, reflecting our commitment to staff development.

In addition to extensive opportunities for career growth and advancement, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. This includes participation in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, an on-site nursery which is located at the Girls’ School, the option to work from home, early Friday finishes and additional holidays. We aim to ensure that our staff are not only professionally fulfilled but also well taken care of.

Learn more about our CPD offer on our website here

Employment Type

Permanent
Term Time Only

Location

Hasmonean Girls School
2-4 Page Street
London
NW7 2EU