Person Specification
JOB TITLE: Learning Support Assistant
GRADE: Scale 4.7 – 4.10
Person Specification Essential Desirable
EXPERIENCE
o Of working with individuals with special educational needs or disabilities
in a mainstream /SEN setting.
o Of working with individuals who have communication
difficulties/disabilities and may communicate their needs by physical
means.
o Of contributing to individual’s records and annual reviews.
SPECIAL ABILITIES
o Ability to follow a written/verbal instruction.
o Ability to be able to record clear and precise observations on students
orally or by classroom completing check lists etc.
o Ability to work positively and supportively with students/pupils with
complex and learning difficulties
o Ability to develop good, collaborative working relationships with
colleagues.
o Demonstrates an understanding or empathy for students with special
education needs
o Potential for training in the administration of enhanced medical care and
support and the administration of such skills within the context of daily
school routines
o To be committed to providing a safe and secure service to the children
of the school and to put duty of care for the children above all other
considerations.
OTHER JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
o Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and
acceptance of your responsibility for its practical application.
o Good attendance and timekeeping record.
o Recent first aid qualifications.
o Ability to deal with pupil basic and intimate health & hygiene needs.
o Willingness/skills to assist in classroom administration duties and
preparation of resources.
o Ability to follow verbal and written directions on activities relating to the
students.
o Ability to work as a member of a team.
o Ability and willingness to respond quickly to the changing needs of the
children and school on a short and long term basis by being a flexible worker.
o Ability to work in line with school policies and meet school / national
standards.
o Ability to work in line with school policies and meet school / national standards.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
o Ability to demonstrate good literacy skills and write clearly and accurately in
order that meaning is understood and conveyed.
o Evidence of further training or experience in a related field.
o Willingness to participate in Training, Professional Development Opportunities.
o Ability to participate in supervision / target setting
o Evidence of education/training to the minimum standard of NVQ3 or equivalent.
DISQUALIFYING FACTORS
Indication of sexist, racist, and anti-disability attitudes or any other attitudes inconsistent
with either the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy or the School’s Safeguarding
Children Safe Recruitment Policy and Procedures.
The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required to carry
out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher within the grading level of
the post and the competence of the postholder.
This post requires the postholder to be familiar with first-aid, sign/symbol systems such as Makaton, the
principle of Portage and an ability to swim and life-saving skills.
Equalities and Diversity
o Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the good equalities and diversity
practice.
o Ensure that equalities and diversity in mainstreamed in your area of work.
Riverside Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This job description will be subject to Annual Review, in consultation with the Headteacher to take
into account the changing needs of the school.
Postholder: Date:
Headteacher: Date:
