Learning Support Assistant

We require dedicated, talented and energetic Learning Support Assistants to work at Heartlands High School. At present 16% of students at Heartlands are on the SEND register and we have 60 children with Education and Health Care Plans. Our aim is to support and nurture young people with additional needs, so they fulfil their potential and enjoy their time at Heartlands.

We welcome candidates with focused subject knowledge as well as those with knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Heartlands High School motto is SEARCH for Success, and we would welcome a candidate who is able to promote these steps to success: School Matters Effort Achievement Responsibility Character High Aspirations

Main Activities and Responsibilities Supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities to ensure their inclusion in the classroom and the wider school community

Contributing to the learning and motivation of all students

Building positive relationships with students

Promoting inclusion in the school

Ensuring that students are suitably challenged

Developing and maintaining effective relationships with parents/carers

Working to meet the learning and emotional needs of students

Working as key worker under the direction of your line manager

Promoting positive student behaviour, helping to resolve conflict and encourage responsibility

Supporting and complying with school policies on safeguarding

Providing high quality and flexible support, including on school trips.

Updating students’ success passports on a half termly basis

Attending annual reviews in your capacity as key worker

Participating in staff meetings/training

Supporting students with their examination access arrangements e.g., scribing

Supporting students with their personal care - as required