1:1 Learning Support Assistants

Under the direction of the Lead Tutor staff, 1:1 Learning Support Assistants will work with an assigned caseload of learners on a 1:1 basis ensuring learners can access our specialist curriculum.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide excellent behaviour management support skills to support learners who display behaviours that challenge
• Work under the direction of the Lead Tutor staff to support learning and development of outdoor learning skills
• To support the delivery of projects to extend pupils learning in line with the school curriculum and ethos
• Work with other staff and specialists to engage learners creatively and effectively
• To be responsible for the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children
• To be a team player and contribute within your own capabilities towards the School ethos
• The post-holder may from time to time be required to carry out other duties commensurate with the role
• Engage in staff supervision and appraisal process
• Engage in critical reflective practice and participate in CPD opportunities, developing and sharing ideas and best practice for training and delivery
• Ensure that learners experience a supportive and positive staff team at all times
• Ensure that you play alongside learners for at least two hours a week to experience a supportive and positive place of learning for all

The 1:1 support role is an innovative role where you will work with learners and staff to support the delivery of sessions that aim to support learners creatively, with responsibility, and instil a sense of challenge and growth mindset for learning and life.

The sessions are based around outdoor activities, team building and problem-solving challenges that will extend into qualifications as learners progress through the school.

Training and development will be key, and the right candidate should be actively engaged in further training to ensure the best offer for learners is available.

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