Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

1.To provide agreed support to the Teacher and Class Lead in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.

2. To work under the direct supervision of a Teacher/Class Lead to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.

3. To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.

4. To observe and feedback to teacher/classroom lead practitioner on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant Nursery policies.

5. To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.

6. To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.

7. To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the Nursery team.

8. To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.

9. To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.

10. To prepare and support the use of learning materials and create visual displays, in accordance with the requirements of the teacher, in order to facilitate a relevant physical learning environment.

11. To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate.

12. To contribute to the provision of support for pupils whose first language is not English, in line with the Nursery’s communication policy.

13. To support the moving, handling and repositioning of pupils with physical impairments using appropriate equipment if necessary.

14. To prepare and maintain environments, equipment and materials as required for therapy sessions and provide support to pupils in respect of their therapy, giving feedback where appropriate.

15. To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required).

16. To provide toileting and healthcare support to pupils as necessary.

Training:

Working towards a Level 3 Early Years Eductaor apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Training Outcome:

Qualified Learning Support Assistant

Employer Description:
admin@menphysnurseryschool.leics.sch.uk 01162889977

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness