Learning Support Coordinator

As a key member of the educational team, you will play a crucial role in supporting student success. This dynamic position involves working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education and enhance students' learning experiences.

The role is multifaceted, requiring a proactive approach to pastoral care, supervision, and assessment. You will work collaboratively with teachers and senior leaders to promote the general progress and wellbeing of all pupils.

• Teaching Assistance: Assist class teachers in delivering the curriculum, ensuring students receive a high-quality education.
• Pupil Progress Monitoring: Monitor pupil progress, identifying areas where additional support is needed.
• Targeted Support: Provide targeted support, particularly in core subjects such as Maths and English, helping students reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• To Students:
  • Work with groups of students alongside and under the direction of the classroom teacher.
  • Conduct guided reading sessions with learning objectives set by the teacher.
  • Lead group activities during rotations/stations to support the main learning objectives across various curriculum areas.
  • Oversee educational games or free play in Early Years and Primary settings.
  • Provide assistance to individual students with additional needs, either within main activities or by working on specific IEP targets.
  • Assist students in developing individual and collaborative study skills, including rephrasing instructions, reinterpretation, and applying behaviour management strategies.
  • Accompany and supervise students as they transition between class and specialist lessons.
• To Teachers:
  • Prepare materials and activities for lessons, including laminating, photocopying, and setting up games, in line with lesson plans and learning objectives.
  • Assist with organising the classroom and creating displays, such as preparing labels, signs, and other practical tasks to ensure a high-quality learning environment.
  • Help with arranging classrooms before each term begins and dismantling and packing up at the end of the academic year.
  • Take joint responsibility with the class teacher for the educational progress and well-being of every student in the class.
  • Participate in IEP conferences and reviews, working with parents, school leaders, inclusion coordinators, and other professionals or stakeholders involved with the student.

Pastoral & Supervision:

• Take a proactive role in the pastoral life of the children in the school, working with teachers and senior leaders, promoting the general progress and wellbeing of all pupils in our care.
• Take responsibility for students' physical needs while encouraging their independence, such as assisting with changing for PE lessons or water play.
• Accompany students to the medical room and keep the class teacher informed of any accidents or illnesses.
• Carry out break and lunch duties according to the school duty rota.
• Perform bus duties following school guidelines for health and safety.
• Accompany teachers and students on educational outings.

Assessment & Reporting:

• Offer feedback to teachers on students' progress based on group work or informal observations, in Early Years and Primary settings.
• Assist the class teacher in uploading photos, videos, and information to the communication platform in accordance with school guidelines.
• Provide prompt and positive feedback to teachers regarding students' learning and achievements.

Requirements:

• Assist with the delivery of the curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress.
• Provide targeted support.
• Work with groups of students.
• Conduct guided reading sessions.
• Lead group activities.
• Oversee educational games.
• Provide assistance to individual students.
• Assist students in developing individual and collaborative study skills.
• Accompany and supervise students.
• Prepare materials and activities for lessons.
• Assist with organising the classroom.
• Help with arranging classrooms.
• Take joint responsibility with the class teacher.
• Participate in IEP conferences and reviews.
• Take a proactive role in the pastoral life of the children.
• Take responsibility for students' physical needs.
• Carry out break and lunch duties.
• Perform bus duties.
• Accompany teachers and students on educational outings.