Learning Support Assistant

At the heart of the Trust's vision is a belief that students deserve the best educationalexperience with aspirational curriculum provision and enrichment opportunities. Westrive for personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enrichedlearning environment: opening minds, opening doors to learning opportunities andopening up pathways to successful futures.Our AimsOur aim is to ensure that all schools within the Trust aspire to be 'Outstanding' and, withour support, hold a minimum of a 'Good Provider' rating from Ofsted.Our FutureWe have an appetite for continuous improvement and development, with an overallambition of expanding the Trust to develop a local partnership of schools, covering both Ms Kim Earle, CEOprimary and secondary phases. This will enable us to foster true partnership and Achieve and Learn Trustcollaborative work that both supports and challenges member schools., The Achieve and Learn Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND), into
mainstream school. With a particular focus on pupils with Social, emotional and mental health needs that may display challenging behavior
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students into the classroom.
• Have a good understanding of the four broad areas of special educational needs.
• Know a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote
good behaviour.
• Have the ability to acquire further knowledge to contribute effectively and with confidence to
the classes with which they are involved.
• Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of
students' interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
• Work with pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) on an individual basis.
• Enable students to access the curriculum.
• Develop students' basic skills and enhance students' self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Confidentiality and Data
Protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Develop students' independence and life skills, encouraging them to interact and work
cooperatively with others.
• Provide feedback to students and teachers in relation to progress and achievement.
• Work with students in class or in small groups and occasionally on an individual basis to
support, motivate, clarify and explain instructions in lessons, where necessary
• Differentiate work for students with SEND.
• Give support to students, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take
part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
• Plan and prepare learning programs for additional literacy and numeracy sessions with
students who are identified following internal assessment, evaluating and adjusting as appropriate.
• Support students in their social and emotional wellbeing by implementing related programs,
such as emotional coaching and use of social stories.
• Supply the necessary information to the SENDCo to assist with the writing and
implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and additional support programs.
• Keep and update records on as agreed with the SENDCo and contributing to reviews of
IEPs.
• Supply the necessary information to the SENDCo for EHCP Annual Reviews.
• Carry out lunchtime duties to support the more vulnerable students who find social
integration difficult.
• Take on responsibility within the Department for specific areas of development.
• When requested by the SENDCo, accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and
out of school activities. This may include college placements.
• Attend meetings in school including Parents' Evenings and take minutes as required.
• Supervise and provide access arrangements for students sitting internal and external
examinations ensuring all Examination Board Regulations are met.
• Pay due regard to professional boundaries maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
General Requirements All staff are expected to:
• Work towards and support the academy vision and current objectives outlined in the
Academy Improvement Plan.
• Contribute to the school's programme of extra-curricular activities e.g helping at Open
Evening.
• Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students.
• Work within the school's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment
for staff, students and visitors.
• Work within the Trust's School's Equality Objectives to promote equality of opportunity for
all students and staff, both current and prospective.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct
and positive, courteous relations with students, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Adhere to policies and circulars.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by
the Headteacher. Review: This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition. It will be reviewed as and when deemed appropriate in line with the needs of The Achieve and Learn Trust. It may be subject to change or modification at any time following consultation.

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I am very proud as Acting Headteacher to welcome and introduce you to Reddish Vale High School (RVHS). Ourschool is emerging from a turbulent time of late and has already gone through an exciting period of transition andimprovement. Through values driven leadership, which is underpinned by dedicated teaching and support staff,the school is on an exciting pathway in ensuring that all its learners are enabled in realising their full potential.This is my mission. Here at RVHS, we are dedicated to ensuring our vision to 'Positively Changing Lives -through personal growth academic excellence ' becomes a reality for the entire school community.

High quality, committed staff, provide a positive, disciplined and nurturing environmentthat inspires a passion for learning so that every learner progresses and can thrive. Ourlearners are encouraged to achieve their best personally, academically and socially. Asa result, we are seeing improved levels of academic attainment and progressthroughout the school. High expectations and standards are driven through teamworkand underpinned through the school's core values of; Respect, Aspiration,Determination and Independence.This provides only a brief introduction to our school community and a flavour of ourethos and values.We are experiencing a period of significant growth and investment, allowing us tofurther enhance our school facilities, teaching resources, and staff developmentprograms. As part of our continued growth and commitment to providing the bestpossible education for our students, we are seeking to appoint a number of talentedand motivated individuals to join our dedicated team. Thank you for your interest in Mr Darren Moroney,Reddish Vale High School, the learners, staff and I, look forward to welcoming you. Headteacher Reddish Vale High School, We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, hard-working andflexible members of staff to support the needs of pupils whorequire particular help in overcoming barriers to learning, inorder to promote the integration of all pupils.Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and LearnTrust, which expressed simply, the trust is committed topersonal growth and academic excellence for all pupils.At Reddish Vale High School , committed staff provide apositive and nurturing environment that inspires a passionfor learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives. Ourpupils are encouraged to achieve to their best personally,academically, physically and socially.As a school, we believe in building strong and effectiveworking relationships to bring out the best in our pupils.The successful candidates could be working on a one-toonebasis with individuals, with small groups of pupils orwithin a classroom supporting the work of the teacher.The successful candidate should have experience ofsupporting pupils with Social, emotional and mental healthneeds that may display challenging behaviour.In return we can offer:
• A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole
staff team
• Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels
• An inclusive learning ethos, An engaging, creative and welcoming The successful candidate will be expected to
environment. take up the appointment as soon as possible
• Holiday entitlement of 26 days, plus Bank The position will be based at Reddish Vale
Holidays, increasing to 31 days after five High School, Stockport. years of service.
• The post is based on 36.25 hours per week.
• Membership of Greater Manchester The post is a salaried position and overtime is
Pension Scheme, with excellent employer not paid unless due to exceptional contributions. circumstances.
• Free on-site parking. All our schools operate a no-smoking policy on
• On-site canteen facilities. the whole of its sites.
• Staff room with free refreshments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Health and Counselling
services available.
• Supported by a talented, highly motivated,
committed and professional team of colleagues.
• Active and supportive Governing Bodies
and Senior Leadership Teams.
• CPD opportunities for all staff.
• A great place to work.