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Learning Support Educator
Occupation Code: 5312
Alternative titles: Learning Support Educator I, Learning Support Educator II, Learning Support Educator III
Job description and duties
Learning Support Educators (LSEs) collaborate with Teachers at all cycles (early, junior and secondary) and are responsible for encouraging the independence of learners. LSEs are required to carry out duties which enable and/or support students’ access to learning and assessment. LSEs may be assigned to an individual learner on a full-time one-to-one basis or on a shared basis.
Although duties may vary, a Learning Support Educator is typically expected to:
• Draft, develop, implement and review Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
• Adjust lesson plans and prepare teaching material which is altered and adapted to the pupils’ needs
• Create exercises and practical tests to evaluate pupils’ knowledge and progress
• Assess, record and report on the pupils’
development, attainment and behaviour
• Ensure pupils’ behaviour is in line with rules
• Keep up-to-date with pedagogical, professional information and regulations
• Inform family on progress and/or difficulties of pupils’ behaviour and educational attainments
• Provide support for the planning of classroom activities, parent contact sessions, etc.
• Provide support to pupils during activities held outside of school during school hours (where applicable)
• Assist pupils’ transition from one educational level to another and from school to the workplace
• Liaise, support and cooperate with Teachers and other education professionals, including Inclusive Education Coordinators, Resource Workers and other specialists
• Support pupils in their personal development
Learning Support Assistants may also be required to:
• Support pupils in their personal care and hygiene needs
• Carry out transport supervision duties to and from school and assist in the boarding and alighting of pupils
Work environment
Learning Support Educators work in State, Church or Independent Schools on a full-time basis. The role involves interacting with pupils during school hours and preparing lessons and activities after school hours.
and regulations
Occupational Handbook 2018
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