Core Purpose
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
As an LSP, you will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed. At our school, we believe that investing in our staff is just as important as investing in our pupils. We are committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities and fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture where wellbeing is a priority.
Main duties and responsibilities
Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to learners responses as appropriate
Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on learners progress and behaviour
Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording learners progress/activities
Provide feedback to learners in relation to their attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
Support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
Share information about learners with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all learners as required
Learning Support Practitioner may also undertake some or all of the following:
Work with individual learners with special educational needs
Work with learners for whom English is not their first language
Assist in the development of individual development plans for learners (such as Individual educational plans)
Support the work of volunteers and other Learning Support Practitioners in the classroom
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Support learners with assessment and tests
Assist in escorting and supervising learners on educational visits and out of school activities
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
Support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and school activities as required.
Support learners in developing and implementing their own personal and social developmentAssist learners with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom
Provide short term cover supervision of classes
Our Vision
At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed on a day to day basis by the Assistant Headteacher
Contacts
The post holder will work with children, teachers and other LSPs, the Senior Leadership Team and the Administration team of the school and the Trust. In addition, from time to time they will work with representatives from outside agencies, parents and carers, governors and staff from other settings that feed into the school.
