At a Glance
- Tasks: Help students master independent learning and achieve their true potential.
- Company: Join a collaborative team dedicated to building lifelong student independence.
- Benefits: Professional development, supportive culture, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a workload-sensitive culture and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping students overcome barriers to success.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering structured interventions and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Build the structured strategies that help students master independent learning and achieve their true potential. A specialised pastoral and academic role within a highly collaborative team focused on building lifelong student independence. Our learning support environment is built on clarity and progress. Instead of just helping a student complete a task, we design the scaffolding they need to solve problems on their own. Seeing a student move from requiring constant reassurance to navigating a lesson independently is incredibly rewarding.
At 10am on a normal Tuesday, you will walk into a learning support space filled with students who are eager to learn, guided by a team of highly skilled professionals. In this role, you are not just providing classroom assistance; you are the architect of a student's cognitive independence. By implementing tailored literacy, numeracy, and executive-functioning interventions, your day-to-day work directly ensures that children with specific learning needs overcome barriers and find sustainable success across the curriculum. The ultimate impact of your work will be seen directly in the growing success and independence of our students.
What You’ll Bring (Skills & Experience)
- A reflective, evidence-informed mindset regarding secondary education and cognitive learning needs.
- Experience delivering structured interventions (such as targeted literacy or numeracy frameworks) that build independent working habits.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
- An analytical approach to student progress, tracking small-step improvements accurately.
- Resilience and calm authority, maintaining consistent expectations in line with our shared behaviour routines.
The
Learning Support Assistant - Cognition and Learning in Chipping Norton employer: Chipping Norton School
At River Learning Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our commitment to professional development ensures that as a Learning Support Assistant, you will have access to tailored training pathways and the autonomy to implement effective strategies for student independence. With a focus on employee well-being and a workload-sensitive environment, we empower our staff to thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.
