🗂️ Administration · St Richard's Catholic College

Learning Support Assistant

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A good standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics (grade C/4 or above).
Experience of supporting children in a classroom environment, including those with special educational needs.
Experience of using technology to support pupils in the classroom.
Knowledge of the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs, encouraging the pupil to stay on task.
Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem.
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
Ability to work within and apply all school policies eg behaviour management, safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities etc.
Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters.
Willingness to provide practical assistance to a pupil, including physical support where required, and undergo relevant training to support this.

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