Learning Support Assistant (Reading) – Brent

Job title:

Learning Support Assistant (Reading) – Brent

Company:

Clarus Education

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Reading)BrentSecondary SchoolTerm Time Only£100 per dayJanuary StartAbout The RoleWe are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who has a love of reading and a passion to improve children’s confidence and skill in reading. The role would work within the school’s established Reading department and EAL team to provide tailored support to pupils who have lower reading ages with the goal of closing the reading age gap and challenging educational disadvantage.Key Responsibilities

• To deliver tailored interventions for individual pupils ranging including Fresh Start Phonics, Lexia and Lexonic.
• To provide reading support for students with identified gaps.
• To work with our English team to support students reading development.
• To support assessment and monitoring of our reading intervention provision.
• To update pupil records as required
• To share information about individual pupils with teachers and other colleagues so that all colleagues understand differentiation needs and how best to support learners.
• To prepare additional resources for pupils as required.
• To carry out duties around the school to support the smooth running of the school and promote school values.
• To carry out additional interventions and assessments as required, e.g., reading tests and phonics interventions.

Qualifications

• Right to work in UK
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Degree level qualification (ideally 2:1 or above) English preferred

For those interested in training to teach:

• GCSE math’s and English at grade C or above or equivalent (this a national requirement to enter teacher training) Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of children at the relevant age
• Experience and/or understanding of the role of a learning support assistant
• Relentless drive to do whatever it takes to ensure all pupils succeed.
• Embody our core values – integrity, courage, community, and mastery – in all aspects of work and conduct.
• The belief that with the right environment all our pupils can excel at university, or in a meaningful alternative.
• The courage and conviction to make a difference.
• The ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Empathy and the ability to understand the needs, aspirations and motivation of diverse individuals and groups.
• The ability to influence and motivate others.
• Develop and communicate a shared vision.
• Model desired behaviour and values.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

If you are interested in this exciting Learning Support Assistant role, click ‘apply’ today.We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.#INDTALND22

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:49:39 GMT

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