Learning+Support+Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

Last year I was a learning support assistant at Black Mountain School in O’Connor. I found it personally be a very rewarding job because you are helping the students with their work as well as taking a bit of pressure of the teacher. I would help the students with computer activities, puzzles, collect the students from buses, I would help feed the students their recess and lunch, do dishes and just help out with what needed to be done around the classroom. I learnt some much from the students by the they learnt their school work, the way they communicated, the way they interacted with the others students in their class as well as the school, and you could see that they felt a part of the school environment.

** Students with Learning Difficulties ** Students who experience difficulties in basic areas of learning are supported through the Learning Assistance Program in their local school. Students in primary, secondary and central schools may receive additional assistance in literacy, numeracy and language. The school's Learning Support Team can assist you with the identification of a learning difficulty to ensure that the educational needs of your child are being met. The Learning Assistance Program supports students experiencing difficulties in learning in regular classes, regardless of the cause. It includes support for students with significant learning difficulties, mild intellectual disabilities and language disorders. ||  || // Support Teachers Learning Assistance // (STLAs) have a role within whole school initiatives to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties. The STLA's role as a member of the school learning support team is to: In working collaboratively with school executive, classroom teachers and parents, the STLA may provide support through: Reference NSW Public Schools. (2011). Retrieved 15 July, 2011, from []
 * ** The Learning Assistance Program **
 * ** Support Teacher Learning Assistance (STLA) **
 * identify and assess students experiencing difficulties in learning
 * plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs for students with learning difficulties
 * build the capacity of teachers to support students with a diverse range of learning needs
 * team teaching
 * consultancy and training and development with other teachers
 * withdrawal for assessment
 * withdrawal of students for short term intensive instruction and monitoring of progress
 * support for peer tutoring and other programs ||  ||