At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secondary pupils with additional learning needs and help them thrive in school.
- Company: Hoop Education, a trusted agency dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, dedicated support, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a rewarding role in education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping young people build confidence and independence.
- Qualifications: Experience with teenagers, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
Be the person who helps a young person believe they can.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you can make a lasting difference to a young person's experience of school.
By listening, setting clear expectations and recognising progress, you can help pupils build confidence, engage with learning and see new possibilities for their future.
Hoop Education is looking for Secondary ALN Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs in our partner schools.
We're especially keen to hear from people with experience of supporting positive behaviour and building relationships with young people.
Above all, we're looking for exceptional role models who bring patience, consistency and high expectations.
Support secondary-age pupils with additional learning needs, one-to-one and in small groups.
Build trusting, professional relationships so pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn.
Model positive communication, behaviour and approaches to challenges.
Promote positive behaviour through clear boundaries, consistent expectations and agreed school strategies.
Recognise signs that pupils are becoming overwhelmed and support them to use agreed strategies to regulate their emotions.
Adapt instructions and learning activities under the teacher's direction to help pupils participate.
Encourage independence, balancing support with opportunities for pupils to try for themselves.
Follow individual support plans and share observations with teachers and relevant colleagues.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
Experience supporting teenagers in education, youth work, mentoring, care, sports coaching or a similar setting.
A commitment to being a reliable, positive role model.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
A calm approach to challenging situations and the confidence to seek support when needed.
Patience, empathy and a consistent approach to behaviour.
An understanding that pupils have different needs and a willingness to adapt your support.
A commitment to safeguarding and helping young people achieve their potential.
Experience in behaviour support, ALN or supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs is particularly welcome.
Relevant qualifications are valued, but we also welcome practical experience and transferable skills if you're taking your first step into school support.
A personal approach – we take time to understand your strengths, experience and the roles that suit you.
Flexibility around you – share your availability and preferred travel area so we can focus on suitable opportunities.
Dedicated consultant support – a friendly team to guide you through registration, bookings and placement questions.
Clear communication – information about the role and support required, so you can arrive prepared.
Support with compliance – guidance through the checks and documentation needed before you start.
Your feedback matters – we listen to your placement experience and work with you to find the right fit.
An agency you can trust – work with a REC Gold-accredited agency and an approved supplier on the All-Wales school staffing framework. - The difference you can make: For some pupils, school can feel overwhelming.
They may find it difficult to access lessons, manage their emotions or feel that they belong.
Your calm, consistent support can help them feel understood, work through setbacks and find the confidence to try again. - You'll help pupils access learning while developing independence, positive relationships and skills for life beyond school.
Progress might mean completing a task independently, returning to a lesson after a difficult moment or asking for help.
Every step matters. - Bring your experience.
Be a positive influence. - If you can offer encouragement, maintain clear boundaries and keep believing in a young person through difficult days, we'd love to hear from you. - Call Amber on 01792 209899 or email amber. davies@hooprecruitment. co. uk for a friendly, informal chat about our Secondary ALN Learning Support Assistant opportunities.
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Secondary ALN Learning Support Assistant employer: Hoop Education
Hoop Education offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for educators, with opportunities for both supply and long-term teaching roles. The company values experienced teachers as well as those returning to the profession, providing a platform for professional growth and development. With a focus on creating positive learning experiences for students, Hoop Education encourages collaboration among staff to foster a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere.
