Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Purpose of the role: The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) are an integral part of the DSGD Inclusion Team. The LSA plays a crucial role in providing tailored support for students who require additional assistance beyond the classroom setting. This position focuses on running small group teaching sessions that aim to enhance learning, foster independence, and build confidence among students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Small Group Teaching: Plan and deliver targeted learning sessions for small groups of students needing additional support or extension, ensuring a differentiated approach to meet individual needs.
• Support Development: Collaborate with the SENCo and Deputy Head for Inclusion to identify students requiring support and create effective strategies for their development.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback to the SENCo and classroom teachers to inform planning and interventions.
• Resource Preparation: Assist in preparing and adapting learning materials and resources that align with the curriculum and support the diverse needs of students. Provide learning support in Arabic for Secondary students.
• Student Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation, motivation, and a love of learning.
• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with teaching staff to ensure a collaborative approach to learning support.
• Administrative Duties: Assist with administrative tasks related to the Inclusion Team, including documentation and record-keeping of student progress and interventions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant qualification in education, child development, or special educational needs (SEN).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is required (For Secondary department).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting, particularly in supporting diverse learning needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to student support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Bottom of Form
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Teaching

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.