Stage not Age Learning Support Assistant

The Role

In this role you will support the engagement, learning and wellbeing of pupils with complex needs, including social, emotional, mental health, behavioural, communication and learning needs. You will work closely with pupils who are unable to access mainstream provision, including those educated at Hartland Point, a stage-not-age provision designed to meet children at their developmental level.

You will support pupils, parents, teachers and the wider school team to establish a nurturing, structured and responsive learning environment, enabling children to make progress academically, socially and emotionally, in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Key responsibilities

• To support individual pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, including pupils attending Hartland Point, to help them engage in learning and make progress across the curriculum
• To work flexibly across a stage-not-age provision, adapting learning approaches to meet individual developmental needs rather than chronological age
• To support the implementation of EHCP targets, working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, Room Leader and external professionals
• To deliver targeted interventions, including programmes linked to Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), following guidance from qualified therapists
• To support teachers, parents and colleagues in creating a consistent, calm and purposeful learning environment
• To supervise pupils on the playground, in classrooms and in the dining hall during lunchtimes
• To attend a weekly dedicated planning session (30 minutes) with the class teacher
• To facilitate or co-facilitate an enrichment activity for pupils once a week after school

• Support and challenge to develop you further
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard and comprehensive CPD.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Ayrton are a two form entry primary school and nursery, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, close to the sea. We have high expectations of our children and for our children of what they can achieve. Our priorities are to ensure all children are here, safe, happy and learning well at all times.

This means we also have high expectations of ourselves, our parents and carers and the other people who work with us in improving outcomes for our children. We work closely with our partners and challenge each other openly and honestly to be sure we never lose sight of the vision and the job to be done in achieving excellence for all.

We have a strong and dedicated staff team at Ayrton - all ready to provide the best education and environment for the children to thrive in every day. We have a bespoke ‘Horizons’ Curriculum, written by us for our children and we are passionate and relentless in ensuring that there is something for everyone ay Ark Ayrton.