Roles and Responsibilties of a Learning Support Assistant

4.1 Explain own roles and responsibilities in relation to learning and development.

Roles and responsibilities of learning support/teaching assistants vary from organisation to organisation. I have created a list of my roles and responsibilities in the organisation I work for:
-Assist individual students in performing activities initiated by the tutor.
-Supervise learners for short periods of time when Tutor has to leave the room.
-Assist in monitoring supplementary work and independent study.
-Reinforce learning in small groups or with individuals, while the tutor works with other students.
-Provide assistance with individualized programme materials.
-Assist the tutor in observing, recording, and charting behaviour.
-Assist the tutor with crisis problems and behaviour management.
-Assist in preparation/production of instructional materials and modifications.
-Carry out instructional programs designed by the tutor.
-Work with the tutor to develop classroom schedules.
-Carry out tutoring activities designed by the tutor.
-Maintain records relative to specific programming and student performance.
-Assist in related duties which may be assigned because of specific needs.
-Assist the teacher to provide program adjustments that are suitable to the student’s behavioural and emotional make-up.
-Assist with student’s food preparation and distribution.
-Make records of any behavioural issues that may occur
-Attend a monthly Review of progress with each learner.
-To recognise and act upon a learner struggling with work.
-To maintain stock in Tuck Shop.
-To support learners if they have a problem with members of staff.
-To create group activities for learning sessions.

4.2 Explain the points of referral available to help meet the needs of learners.

Planning • I would ensure the course documents take into consideration the individual needs of the learner. E.g. Initial Assessment, Scheme of work, ILP and APL • Provide a suitable learning environment conducive to learning with regards to layout and accessibility. • I would include varied styles of learning throughout the teaching. • Ensure the booking form has sections included to highlight any special needs. • I would provide teaching resources that are accessible for all learners. • I would do my upmost to include provision to ensure learners that may require additional resources have access to the information and the resources.

Delivery • I would introduce during the learner’s induction information and discussion on equality and diversity, including policies, complaints procedure etc. • Setting appropriate ground rules with learners during induction. • Ensure appropriate assessment methods used for all learners. • I would insist on appropriate and sensitive use of language and would challenge the inappropriate use of language. • I would ensure materials and topics are presented in ways that are sensitive to equality and diversity • I would ensure discussion and comments within the learning environment are managed to ensure learner language is appropriate and non-discriminatory. • Language I use is non-discriminatory and appropriate • I would ensure that any assessment was fair and would not discriminate against any learner • Ensure diversity is included within my teaching – making reference and using examples from a variety of cultures, religions