Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
A learning support assistant works alongside teachers to support a specific student's learning and development in the mainstream classroom. LSAs undertake a range of duties and responsibilities aimed at providing tailored support to students with diverse learning needs. Some of their key duties and responsibilities include:
- Learning development: Helping vulnerable children who may find it challenging to learn because they have existing difficulties.
- Adapting the curriculum: Modifying and adapting teaching materials and activities to suit the needs and abilities of a specific students , ensuring access to the curriculum and promoting inclusive learning experiences.
- Assisting with personal care and safety: Providing assistance with personal care tasks in accordance with school policies and procedures. Ensuring the student remains safe at all times. Responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of the child in your care.
- Promoting independence: Encouraging and supporting the student to develop independence and self-help skills.
- Behaviour management: Supporting the student in managing their behaviour and emotions. Provide guidance and reinforcement to promote positive behaviour.
- Facilitating communication/socialisation: Assisting the student with speech, language, and communication difficulties by using alternative communication methods. Assisting the student to socialise with other students safely.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other professionals involved in the student's care to ensure a coordinated approach to support and share information on student progress and needs.
- Monitoring and reporting: Observing and monitoring student progress, recording and reporting on achievements, challenges, and interventions, and contributing to progress reviews and meetings with parents and caregivers.
We will select applicants that have:
- A great personality, creativity, passion for early learning, communication skills, curiosity for early language learning and intercultural competencies
- A high sense of responsibility and dedication
- A high-level understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- A passion for inclusion and inclusive education
- A recent First Aid Certificate/Asthma & Anaphylaxis.
- An understanding of and commitment to the British National Curriculum as well as Montessori philosophies of teaching
- A true willingness to support Golden Oak values and our vision of being Cyprus' highest quality provider of care and early learning which is accessible to every child.
Working as part of our dynamic and dedicated team, you will become a highly valued part of the Golden Oak Team. Golden Oak strives to provide environments, interactions and programs that nurture, stimulate and guide each child’s development.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please email your CV to admin@goldenoakcyprus.com
