Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Acer Trust is committed to professional development, and we welcome candidates who are interested in completing further study that is funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. Main purpose of the role To raise standards and achievement for identified students on the Special Educational Needs register, including those in underachieving groups, by using advanced levels of knowledge and skills when planning, delivering and monitoring in-class and intervention support. Principal responsibilities In order to raise outcomes for students with SEND needs and promote students' learning:

• Work with individuals and small groups both inside and outside the classroom, which involves both delivering subject interventions for 1:1 or small groups and supporting the delivery of lessons across subject departments as required
• Plan with and support classroom teachers to motivate and progress students' learning by developing and promoting appropriate strategies and resources to support them in reaching their targets
• Encourage students to be positive, confident and independent learners through differentiation and support provided.
• Carry out other duties relating to the core purpose of this job specification as required
  
  2. Relevant Skills and Experience: Please write about how you would use your past experience/skills in the role for which you are applying. Please show by giving examples of any experiences, behaviours and skills, how you meet the selection criteria listed for the post. you may use duties in your present or previous jobs and other areas such as temporary, voluntary work, studies or spare time activities.
  
  Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford and we are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant. This is Fixed -Term position for 12 months initially, which may be extended based on specific funding.
Matthew Arnold is an oversubscribed inclusive 11-18 school of over 1,300 pupils that serves a mix of urban and rural communities across the west side of Oxford. The school prides itself on being a high achieving school with increasing rates of progress for our disadvantaged students. This has been achieved by focusing on improving outcomes for every student and continuing staff development. The school is part of the Acer Trust. All schools in the Trust play an important part in the success of the Trust and work together collaboratively so that each school in the Trust is a great place to learn and to work.