Learning Support Assistant...what to expect?

Question

I have just been offered a job as Learning Support Assistant for year three. I have never done this work before, I am well educated, but I have only ever worked with the elderly before as a carer. Can anyone tell me what to expect work wise, and what I will be expected to know?
Thankyou in advance.

Answer 1

As the husband of a teacher I think you should be ready to enjoy the challenge of interacting with young people with no manners no sense of right or wrong and the firm held belief that the world owes them a favour and as part of the education establishment it will be your job to take abuse, agression and total disinterest. Then again I could be cynical and your school won't be a West Midlands inner city affair with over 50 nationalities of pupils all with their own translator!

Answer 2

Depends on where you work. I did it in different schools before I started teaching and had varying experiences. One school offered little support and just expected me to get on with things whilst another pinpointed exactly what was expected of me. Concerning year 3, this is the tail end of keystage 2 so you won't need to be a genius to work with them (I teach year 3 now!). As long as you are able to form good rapports with the young people it should fare you extremely well for the future!

Answer 3

~ General Description ~

As a learning support assistant you would supervise primary or secondary school children in the classroom. You would work closely with teachers, responding to their instructions and carrying out pre-determined lesson plans. Tasks include helping with basic arithmetic and reading; providing extra support for non-English speakers or those with learning difficulties; encouraging difficult pupils to interact with others in a more socially acceptable manner; overseeing exercises set by the teacher; collection of work; preparation of lesson materials; basic IT support when the children are working with computers and assisting on class trips. To be a learning support assistant you need to communicate well with children, work as a member of a team, be patient and adaptable, have reserves of energy and be willing to learn within the role.


~ Work Conditions ~

Typically, learning support assistants work from 9am until 3.30 or 4pm, Monday to Friday. You would work in a school and have school holidays similar to teachers. You may be expected to attend occasional training days.


~ Additional Information ~

Mature applicants are welcome. There are no set entry qualifications, but applicants have to demonstrate a good level of literacy and numeracy. Previous experience of working with children is useful. There are over 90,000 learning support assistants and the number is growing. Experienced staff can specialise, for example in working with pupils with special needs. It is also possible to take further qualifications and move into related areas such as nurseries, playwork, social work or teaching.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

a learning support assistant usually helps kids with special needs to understand and complete their lessons

A TA teachers assistant helps the teacher with the general running of the class and helps where needed