Learning Support Intervention Assistant

General:

Working under the direction of the learning support teachers/coordinator and subject teachers in the Senior School, in the teaching and learning of children who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

About us:

St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Oversees. Fully coeducational, with about 1,000 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

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More details about the school can be found at www.stpauls.br.

Responsibilities: 

Support pupils by:

• Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their teachers to help them with their learning

• Carrying out agreed in-class support to target learning needs and reinforce learning strategies, in order to promote independent learning and support pupil understanding

• Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem and encouraging them to maximise their achievement and development

• Developing knowledge about particular types of special need and strategies to support learning

Support teachers by:

• Providing support in lessons to pupils across different subject areas, under the guidance of the subject teachers and learning support coordinator

• Supporting teachers with feedback about children’s learning strengths and challenges, to help them plan lessons that meet children’s needs

• Attending planning meetings and, under the overall direction and guidance of the teacher, contributing to the short, medium, and long-term planning and preparation of lessons

• Preparing and delivering activities and specific interventions under the direction of the teacher

• Monitoring, evaluating, and providing teachers with feedback on pupils’ participation and progress

• Contributing to the maintenance of Individual Education Plans

• Developing subject-specific knowledge about the curriculum and teaching schemes used at St Paul’s School

• Attending and contributing to meetings with parents and other professionals, in order to support the monitoring and development of children with SEND where appropriate

Support the school by:

• Being aware of and working within the framework of the school’s policies and procedures

• Being aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school matters and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate, in line with the school Safeguarding Policy

• Contributing to behaviour management of pupils in accordance with the school policy and guidance

• Providing cover and support in different sections of the school as required, on a temporary basis

• Attending staff meetings and school INSET days, and undergoing training as required by the Head Teacher

• Preparing resources and supporting the Learning Support Unit Coordinator with administrative tasks as required

This is an academic full-time post. Staff are expected to be in school from 7.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch. In addition to normal working hours, the holder of this post may need to attend school meetings and functions held outside these times. The holder of the post is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and meet the needs of the school.

Please ensure your entire application is in English. Required for immediate start.

Our benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental plan

• Pension plan

• Onsite lunches

• Food card

• Transportation tickets

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks (including Internet and Social Media profiles and exposure), an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St Paul’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value of diverse environments and strive to promote a culture in which all pupils, staff and members of the school community are welcomed and supported to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair treatment, embarrassment, discrimination, bullying and harassment.

• Fluent English

• Previous experience or a desire to develop a career in education

• Ability to establish positive professional relationships (with staff, pupils, and parents)

• Empathetic approach to working with pupils with different types of SEND

• Knowledge of different types of SEND and how these may impact learning; experience in this field is desirable

• Lifelong learning attitude

• Collaborative and a team worker

• Skills and knowledge of IT systems and platforms to support record-keeping and educational provision planning