Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school located in Newark, Nottinghamshire. This role is to work full‑time, on a temp to perm basis starting immediately! The working hours are 08:30 – 15:30 and you will be working 1:1 or in small groups with students with various learning difficulties and special educational needs.

The role requires high level of resilience and we are ideally looking for people who are energetic and have experience of working with children with social emotional and mental health needs.

Learning Support Assistant role & responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Support pupils consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils
• De‑escalate behavior that challenges through the forming of trusting relationships

Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, specifically those with SEND/SEMH.

Must have a passion for education.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.