An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant/ Teaching Assistant in our current Year 1 Class for a child with SEMH needs. 

This is for 6.5 hours daily, from 8.55am – 3.25pm on a 0.8 weekly contract as the child is on a flexi-schooling agreement. 

The role incorporates some lunchtime supervision. 

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and committed professional to join our enthusiastic and supportive team, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work alongside and support the class teacher to ensure that the child is accessing the curriculum and making positive progress with their emotional development and their academic learning.  They will liaise closely with the class teacher to ensure that effective support is delivered consistently, during work or play. 

This role is initially a fixed term contract until July 2026 and will incorporate a 6-month probation period. Depending on need there may be scope to extend the contract beyond July 2026. 

All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, references and an Enhanced DBS

Key dates

• Deadline for applications- Tuesday 20th May at 12pm
• Successful candidates to be notified of interview before Friday 23rd May
• Interviews- Thursday 5th June AM

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE 

• To work with the class teacher and SENDCO to support teaching and learning for a child with additional learning and behaviour needs.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver tailored learning activities and interventions as devised by the teacher, either in a small group setting or on a one-to-one basis

• Support and encourage regular engagement in whole class learning, making necessary adaptations as directed by the teacher to ensure activities are accessible
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Facilitate regular sensory and movement breaks, often involving physical exercise outdoors
• Liaise with external professionals involved in supporting the child’s needs
• Support the social and emotional development of the child, raising any concerns as per the school’s policy and protocols
• Show initiative and flexibility
• Build effective relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including helping with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Ensure that the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures are closely followed

You will need to be an enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated individual who:

• is passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all.
• has experience of working with children with special educational needs
• has excellent communication skills to establish positive home/school relationships.
• has a helpful, caring and understanding nature.
• has proficient skills in literacy and numeracy.
• has the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• has the ability to communicate with external agencies that may be involved with the pupil.
• can use their own initiative 

We can offer you:

• the opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well-loved school.
• happy pupils and staff
• a supportive leadership team and governing body
• full training and support to develop your skills and expertise
• a supportive leadership team and governing body

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programs as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including helping with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

• The post is line managed by the SENCO.
• The role involves regular liaison with other teaching and support staff in school, parents and families.
• The post holder will develop effective working relationships with key external agencies
• To liaise regularly with the Reception Class Teacher and the SENCO to develop programs of intervention to use with SEMH students
• To deliver 1-1 or small group intervention to SEMH students as required.

We welcome our duties under The Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations in relation to the protected characteristics of all stakeholders including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race; religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We recognise the Public Sector Equality Duty to assess the impact of our policies and practices on staff and pupils and act to remove any obstacles identified across all areas of school life, including Policies.

We believe that every person has a fair and equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, ability or cultural or religious background, sexuality or disability. We embrace all aspects of global citizenship and community cohesion, promoting British Values throughout all aspects of school life, actively tackling prejudice or extreme views.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

School phone number 0113 3821960

To apply for the post, please contact the school to request an application pack: janet.skelton@kirkstallss.net

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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