About this role
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 ResponsibilitiesSupporting 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