Job Description - Learning Support Assistant 3 - Hornbill School

Hornbill School‘Flying High’Job DescriptionLearning Support Assistant (3)‘Flying High’Working together to Build aSuccessful Future for AllPOST/GRADE: Senior/Specialist Learning Support Assistant (3)Relationships: The post holder is directly responsible to the Headteacher for his/her general dutiesand responsibilities.Line Manager: For the purpose of the day to day line management the post holder is responsible to adesignated Deputy Headteacher, Phase Leader or Inclusion Leader as a member of the SeniorLeadership Team (SLT) who has overall line management for the professional element of the work.The Terms and Conditions of Service are managed by the School Business Leader.Main RoleTo support and assist the staff and school with the educational and pastoral needs of the pupils.Job Specification:• To support Hornbill School’s aims and be committed to the safeguarding, well being andinclusion of all children.• To lead a team of LSA’s or a specialist area of work as designated by the Headteacher.Supported by the senior Leadership Team, the line management of other staff may include:1. Ensuring all learning support staff:a) have access to appropriate programmes of induction;b) are appropriately and effectively deployed;c) have their training needs identified and appropriately met;d) are aware of school procedures and follow policy;e) are aware of issues of confidentiality and professional expectations and conductthemselves accordingly;2. contributing, as required, to the appraisal of members of the LSA support team;3. implementing the school’s administrative systems as required, e.g. front of houseduties, admissions and attendance registers, staff time sheets, health and safetyrecords, data and records;4. any other duties identified by senior staff which may be reasonably required of thepostholder.• To implement all school policies including the equal opportunity policy.• To familiarise yourself with all safeguarding procedures and policies and to implement themappropriately.• To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep theconfidences appropriately – see safeguarding below.• To attend induction, staff meetings and relevant training opportunities.• To take active part in special events, outings and visits.1

• To advise the Teacher of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child, orequipment needing repair or replacement.• If required, be prepared to support Nepali Specialist Teachers in the delivery of Nepali Readingand Writing lessons (Nepali staff).• To keep confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, that isacquired as part of the job.• To follow relevant dress code and professional behaviours expected when working in school.• To assist with the preparation for school visits and with the supervision of children on suchvisits.• To participate in arrangements made for the review of his/her own performance.Specialist responsibilities and areas of this post are reviewed regularly in response to pupils andbusiness needs and post holders are required to be highly flexible. In some posts an additionaldetailed job list will be attached to main JD. In addition, you may be required to undertake anyelements of the LSA (Grade 1) or LSA (2) job description. A copy is attached at Annex A and B.Safeguarding:Hornbill School is fully committed to the promotion of equalities throughout its operation and takesseriously its responsibilities to protect and safeguard children. It is our expectation that all staff andvolunteers will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Criminal Record (DBS) and/oroverseas/local Police check along with other suitability checks is a requirement for working at theschool. We are also committed to engaging with children and staff in policy and practice developmentand proactively encouraging feedback.Mandatory DutiesHealth & Safety:Personally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff that may be affected by the postholder’s acts and/or omissions.Equal Opportunities:Personally be responsible for inclusion and equal opportunities awareness and ensuring that the postholder is aware of, and carries out, the provisions contained in the SCE Equal Opportunities policy.Review:A review of this job description will be undertaken on an annual basis. Elements may be renegotiatedat the request of the post holder or the Headteacher at such time deemed necessary or advisable. Itmay be subject to modification or amendment after such consultation and agreementSafeguarding Children:The School’s legal responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children goes beyond basic childprotection procedures. It is every staff member’s duty to ensure that safeguarding permeates allactivity and functions and supports the Safeguarding Policy. All staff are personally responsible forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children they are responsible for, or come into contactwith.All adults working with pupils have a responsibility to maintain public confidence in their ability tosafeguard the welfare and best interests of pupils. It is therefore expected that they will adopt highstandards of personal conduct in order to maintain the confidence and respect of their colleagues,pupils, the public in general and all those with whom they work. Adults in contact with pupils shouldtherefore understand and be aware, that safe practice also involves using judgement and integrityabout behaviours in places other than the work setting.2

Mission StatementOur multicultural school values and promotes a happy, safe and caring environment that is committedto helping all children experience success, whatever their background or abilities, and to ensure theyachieve the highest standards in all they set out to do. The health, safety and well being of every childis our paramount concern.Signed ………………………….. (Post Holder)Signed ……..……………………….. (Headteacher)Date …………………………… Date …………………………………Hornbill School April 20133