مساعد دعم التعلم

Personal and professional conduct
Knowledge and understanding
Teaching and learning
Working with others
Personal and professional conduct
In the same way as teachers, Learning Support Assistants operate in a position of trust and are seen by pupils as role models. They should be able to maintain proper boundaries with pupils and their behaviours should reflect this responsible position.
Experience of previous work in a school is desirable
Learning Support Assistants should uphold trust in the education profession by:
Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff; this includes the Staff Code of Conduct and Staff Dress Code.
Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils well-being by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice.
Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity.
Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness.
Knowledge and understanding
Learning Support Assistants should have sufficient knowledge and skills to help teachers support pupils in achieving their maximum potential. Subject knowledge; specialist skills and knowledge to support pupils with special educational needs or disabilities; knowledge of the curriculum; pedagogical knowledge; behaviour management strategies.
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelors degree.
Learning Support Assistants are expected to:
Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
Take opportunities to acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the Learning Support Assistant role.
Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils and know how to contribute effectively to the adaptation and delivery of support to meet individual needs.
Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils.
Understand their roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context recognising that these may extend beyond a direct support role.