Applicant Information Pack
Learning Support Assistant
A Foreword from our Principal and Chief People Officer About Berkhamsted Prep
Berkhamsted Prep School is part of a supportive, family community which fosters a strong sense of belonging. Each pupil is treated as an individual and our child-centred approach to education ensures they develop a natural curiosity and thirst for learning Pupils benefit immensely from being part of a school that is recognised as providing a high quality educational experience for its pupils; where they achieve their best because of their extremely positive and ‘ can do’ attitude to school
Highly skilled and passionate teachers inspire our pupils through a rich and varied curriculum and an array of extra-curricular activities.
There are currently 338 pupils at Berkhamsted Prep School (aged 7-11).
Part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group
Berkhamsted Prep School is one of six schools that make up Berkhamsted Schools Group. Berkhamsted School is one of the country’s leading independent schools. It has a structure that provides the best in both co-educational and single-sex education, offering small class sizes and appropriate teaching environments for each age group, from age 3 to 18.
The School’s ‘diamond’ structure allows boys and girls to be taught together until the age of 11 (at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and at Berkhamsted Prep), separately from 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint Sixth Form (Berkhamsted Sixth).
Berkhamsted Prep pupils are provided with the opportunity of progressing to the Girls and Boys Senior Schools by sitting the Berkhamsted entrance exam a week prior to the external applicants
Job Description
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Job Purpose:
This role involves supporting the effective inclusion of an academically able KS2 pupil with SEN, comparable with those of a child who is functionally hearing impaired with some language difficulties. The pupil has an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). The role involves working alongside the school, the child’s parents, and relevant specialists to provide support through the academic, personal, social and emotional elements of school life
Responsible to:
SENCO
Hours of Work:
25 Hours per week – term time only. Fixed term contract.
Duties:
To develop an understanding of the SEN of the pupil concerned.
To support the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
To support subject teachers to understand and meet the needs of the pupil
To help promote independent learning, develop study and organisational skills and to help keep the pupil on task and to build motivation.
To support the pupil to develop effective social communication skills and peer relationships
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To employ strategies agreed with school and home to raise self-esteem, encourage independence in and outside of the classroom and to help with behaviours and to liaise with home and other professionals in this respect.
Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround
To assist the SENCO to develop a suitable programme of support and to assist in the delivery of any individual learning programmes in accordance with the EHCP.
To build and maintain a successful relationship with the pupil, treating them consistently with respect and consideration and sensitivity.
To build and maintain successful relationships with members of the pupil’s support team (including Speech and Language therapist and Teacher of the Deaf) in order to effectively support the pupil
To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupils EHCP and to be responsible for implementing the targets of the EHCP in liaison with teaching staff and the SENCO.
To be involved in keeping records as required by the EHCP.
To contribute to the pupil's Annual Review including writing reports and attending the Annual Review meetings.
To foster links between home and school and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of pupil.
To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour and the statutory guidelines relating to SEN.
Providing support where necessary within the Learning Support Department as directed by the Head of Learning Support.
Job Description
Qualifications/Experience:
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Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround
Experience of working with children with SEN preferably at Key Stage 2. Competent and confident in the use of a range of ICT tools. Ability to demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt practices when required.
Benefits
We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme.
The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing.
Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
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