Learning Support Assistant
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Learning Support team.
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is one of the UK’s leading vocational and academic schools, situated in glorious countryside just half an hour from London. Working with 360 boarding and day pupils, aged 7 to 19, you will join a dedicated and supportive staff team within a school that offers the advantage of small classes with talented and committed students and strong public examination results.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free school lunches during term time, free onsite parking and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
About the role
This role is part time, Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 3.55pm (including 30 mins lunch break) but hours can be flexible and job share will be considered (0.92 FTE). The contract is initially fixed term for one term (Sept – Dec 2024) with a possibility to extend. This role is term time only but salary is paid on a monthly basis throughout the year. Salary £18,911 per annum pro rata (actual salary for 0.92 FTE is £17,398pa)
Applications close 2nd September 2024 at 10am.
Main Duties
Supporting the pupil:
- To encourage and assist pupils to learn effectively.
- To develop appropriate resources to support pupils.
- To promote appropriate social and classroom interaction.
- To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the pupils’ self-esteem.
- To assist with writing IEPs where relevant
Supporting the Teacher:
- To assist the teacher in the support of pupils with SpLD.
- To provide regular feedback about the pupils to the teacher.
Supporting the School:
- To contribute to reviews of pupils’ progress, as appropriate.
- To attend relevant in-service training.
- To be aware of school procedures.
- To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.
- Reinforce school/class rules as and when necessary.
- To observe the general codes of conduct expected of all staff during school hours.
- To undertake any reasonable additional duties at the request of the Principal.
Supporting the Curriculum:
- To develop awareness of the requirements of the school/national curriculum and provide support towards curriculum targets.
- To support specific aims in lessons as planned and directed by the teacher.
Person Specification
Essential
- GCSEs or equivalent
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Experience of working within secondary education
- Proficient IT skills (especially Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Good organisational skills
- Highly effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team within a creative environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to different approaches to learning
- A commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion
- A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact
Desirable
- Teaching Assistant Qualification Level 3 or above
- KS3 and KS4 curriculum knowledge of all core subjects
- Previous experience within a Learning Support department
- Highly effective communication skills with both children and adults, including parents and carers
- Experience of SEND and neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD)
- The ability to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Ability to liaise with subject/ vocational staff to suggest strategies to support learners in the classroom
Apply
Step 1. Complete Application Form
Step 2. Apply via email
If you would like to apply for this role, please email us the Application Form along with a cover letter.
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, with an environment where staff can thrive, regardless of their background. For information on how we will use your personal information during the recruitment process, please see the Staff Privacy Notice.