Full Time, Permanent

Scale 4 £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata (£17,090 - £18,215 actual)

Main responsibilities of the postTo assist in providing a learning environment that enables all pupils to access the curriculum and learn tothe best of their ability.General - The Learning Support Assistant will:• Have an understanding of the broad range of Special Educational Needs (specific learning difficulties, complex learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, emotional behavioural, mental health & social communication difficulties, ADHD) with reference to how this affects pupils’ learning• Work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff to implement agreed work programmes• Provide support for teaching staff across the school in an appropriate learning environment• Assist with the integration of pupils with special educational needs and/ or disabilities, supporting a small group or on an individual basis within the classroom or on a withdrawal basis• Be an integral part of the school, working in close partnership with all staff• To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher and participate in feedback sessions or meetings as directedPupils - The Learning Support Assistant should:• Assist with the teaching of pupils; whole class, small groups and individuals as directed• Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop• Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skillsStaff - The Learning Support Assistant should:• Assist the teacher in curriculum planning, management & preparation of resources• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested• Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs• Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its useSpecific Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant at St James’ Catholic High School• To work with the department and all staff in the promoting of inclusion of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities• To support the learning of pupils with SEND• To be empathetic, highly supportive and understanding of the needs of individual pupils• To help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/ tests• Be responsible for keeping and updating your own records in relation to your continued professional development• To attend training and development sessions• To work alongside the teacher to ensure that students achieve learning aims• To provide general clerical/admin support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc• To support charity work within school• To help to develop and maintain IndividualEducational Plans (IEPs)• To be a presence in the classroom, where required• To attend SEND Departmental meetingsOther Specific DutiesMany specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members which, as the Learning Support Assistant, you will develop proactivelyThis post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and basic online searchesWhilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identifiedThe post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher and SENCO to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job descriptionApplying for the jobPlease download the application form, and once completed send to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.ukCVs are not accepted.

Full Time, Permanent

NJC SO2 Scale 26-31 - £36, 124 - £40,476

Main responsibilities of the post Manage the school’s ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks and security systemsEnsure the delivery of IT across the school and in the curriculum.Manage the school’s ICT helpdesk and troubleshooting services.Maintain and upgrade software applications, keeping up-to-date with technological developments within the Education sector.Promote the effective use of ICT systems and equipment across the school, both educationally and administratively.Deliver a customer friendly service to all staff and pupils. Organisation Take overall responsibility for the running, organising and development of the ICT support department.Ensure the development and maintenance of all networked services, e.g computing, telephones, entry systems and photocopiers.Provide day-to-day support of file servers, networking equipment, printing and system back-up devices and storage systems.Oversee network administration, including setting up of new staff and pupils, controlling access rights and file space allocation.Manage the installation, distribution and upgrading of application software on the school’s networks.Maintain a high level of security of school networks, including fire walls, anti-virus software, access control systems and data back-up.Monitor and review the effectiveness and efficiency of ICT systems and equipment, making recommendations for improvements as required.Develop plans to meet future ICT needs of the school and provide technical assistance on the procurement of ICT hardware and software.Maintain and where necessary create in-depth technical documentation for all systems and processes Management Hold regular team meetings with ICT support staff in order to brief them on any developments and address any issues arising.Manage the performance of ICT support staff, undertake appraisals and promote their professional development.Oversee the recruitment and induction of new staff to the department and identify training needs.Maintain effective succession planning structures within the ICT department and assist other ICT support staff to develop additional skills.Take ownership of ICT projects and any subsequently resulting service contracts or agreements.Manage an in-house school ICT budget for purchases, repairs and consumable costs.Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and the UK GDPR. Support and communication Support the SLT on emerging technologies and on the content and implementation of ICT policies and procedures.Manage remote access for staff and pupils as required.Log and undertake support requests, monitoring performance against agreed service levels.Provide technical website support and assist ongoing website developments andprojects.Support external visitors and guests with ICT implementations and presentations.Liaise with appropriate external agencies and build and maintain good relations. Arrange for the repair of hardware faults with external agencies as required. Additional duties Observe the school’s health and safety procedures and work safely at all times.Adhere to the school’s child protection and safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all pupils.Carry out routine and complex administration tasks commensurate with the role.Provide relevant advice and guidance to staff, pupils and parents where necessary.Provide in-house training as appropriate to staff.Maintain an ongoing awareness of relevant developments in IT and the Education sector.Undertake all mandatory training on an annual basis.  Participate in induction training, staff review processes and CPD opportunities.Support at school events with audio-visual requirements.Undertake other professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher. This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.