Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Opportunity
Offered through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide vital academic support to students of all ages with additional Educational Needs in a dynamic and inclusive secondary school environment.

Role Overview:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure students' academic progress and well-being. Your responsibilities will include providing support both in the classroom and in the Student Support Room. Additionally, you will be a crucial emotional resource for students, offering guidance and care when needed. We are in need of the educator to start in October 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with students who face barriers to learning, providing tailored support to meet their educational needs.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating resilience, self-control, and professionalism.
• Respect confidentiality while adhering to safeguarding protocols.
• Participate in relevant training and meetings to stay informed on the best practices for supporting students with special educational needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs in a secondary school setting.
• A genuine interest in how children learn and behave.
• A strong commitment to helping students overcome challenges to reach their full potential.
• A caring and empathetic approach, with a focus on student well-being.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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