Bournemouth Park Primary School
|Midday Assistant (MDA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Summary
Progressed from Midday Assistant to Learning Support Assistant, providing essential one-to-one SEND support to a Year 4 pupil while fostering a positive and safe learning environment. Consistently demonstrated reliability and initiative, leading to frequent requests for classroom support across Nursery, Reception, and Key Stage 2, enhancing pupil engagement and academic progress.
Highlights
Provided dedicated one-to-one Learning Support for a Year 4 pupil with SEND needs, significantly improving academic engagement, emotional regulation, and overall learning outcomes.
Supported classroom teachers across Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, facilitating smooth routines, managing activities, and ensuring an organised, conducive learning environment.
Enhanced literacy development by actively listening to pupils read, accurately recording progress in reading records, and providing targeted support to Year 3 and Year 4 students, contributing to improved reading fluency.
Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a calm and focused atmosphere for pupils, enabling sustained engagement in learning tasks and group activities.
Maintained rigorous safeguarding awareness and health and safety practices, ensuring the well-being and security of all pupils during lessons, transitions, and playground supervision.
Facilitated pupil participation in various school events, including assemblies and productions, and managed small group learning sessions, promoting confidence and collaborative learning.