Year 6 LSA

Vacancy details:

* Job role: Year 6 LSA - 1:1 SEN support within a Mainstream school

* Specialisms: KS2 and ADHD and trauma

* Start Date: ASAP

* Hours: 8:30-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break) - Monday-Friday - term-time only

* Contract Type: Potential temp-to-perm opportunity

* Salary: £435

The role:

4myschools is currently working with a school on the edge of Woodbridge who are looking for a Year 6 LSA to join their team for the remainder of this academic year.

The role is class based, specifically to support a child with an EHCP for ADHD and trauma. The child has developed some learned behaviours that are being managed with strategies by the Year 6 class team and also by teaching the child alternative positive strategies for them to use when required.

You will be helping the child academically by adapting the approach to meet the childs needs, such as, scheduling a 'brain break' after a set period of focus time. You will also be supporting their daily holistic development and for the tranisition into secondary school.

LSA Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver Engaging Learning Activities: You'll set up and promote learning activities prepared by the class teacher, ensuring they meet the individual needs of students and encourage engagement.

* Observations: Your observations will help the class teacher and SENDCo adapt lesson plans and strategies to better support the child's development.

* Classroom Management: You'll create a positive, inclusive classroom environment and use a variety of behaviour management strategies tailored to each child's specific needs.

* Individualised Support: You will also provide targeted support to pupils with specific learning and emotional needs, adapting your teaching methods and resources as necessary to help them overcome barriers to learning.

* Collaboration with colleagues and other professionals: Furthermore, you will work as a team to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil's development.

* Parental and Carer Engagement: You will also be responsible for communicating effectively with parents and carers, providing regular updates on pupil progress, and involving them in strategies to support their child's learning and well-being.

* Safeguarding and Well-being: Finally, it is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils by adhering to safeguarding policies, identifying concerns, and implementing interventions to support their emotional and mental health.

Requirements:

As the ideal applicant, you will ideally have:

* Previous experience working with SEND, specifically ADHD and trauma.

* Knowledge and understanding of the challenges children with SEND face on a daily basis and how, as an LSA, your support and guidance can positively impact these challenges.

* Competencies in organisation, classroom management, building rapport, and adaptability.

* Strong communication skills that you can tailor to meet the needs of each student.

If you do not possess these skills and experiences, but are interested in this opportunity, call the office at (phone number removed). We are happy to discuss how we can help you begin your career working with children with SEND.

About 4myschools:

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Since our business opened in 2008, 4myschools has been supplying schools with dedicated and outstanding staff. Furthermore, we believe that our business has the power to change lives. By joining us, you will be making a difference.

4myschools committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to vetting checks in accordance with 4myschools' Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.

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