Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship

To provide agreed support to the Teacher and Class Lead in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities 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 To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans To observe and feedback to teacher/classroom lead practitioner on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant Nursery policies To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the Nursery team To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning 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 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 To contribute to the provision of support for pupils whose first language is not English, in line with the Nursery’s communication policy To support the moving, handling and repositioning of pupils with physical impairments using appropriate equipment if necessary 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 To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required) To provide toileting and healthcare support to pupils as necessary

Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Training Outcome:

Qualified Learning Support Assistant.

Employer Description:
Office@menphysnurseryschool.leics.sch.uk 01455 890684

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

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