Learning Support Assistant Beccles

About the role:

Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive school inBeccles, who are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicatedLearning Support Assistantto join their team with an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or education professional who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will provide classroom and individual support to pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them access the curriculum, develop their confidence and make positive progress. You will work closely with teaching staff to create a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The role would suit someone who is patient, nurturing and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting pupils both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective classroom and 1:1 support to pupils across a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Support pupils to access and engage with the curriculum.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver personalised learning and support activities.
• Help pupils develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and independent learning skills.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may have additional learning needs or barriers to education.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with pupils.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development where appropriate.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt support and learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement using a calm and consistent approach.
• Monitor and communicate pupil progress, engagement and any areas of concern.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other education professionals.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources where required.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils at all times.
• Maintain professional boundaries and provide a consistent and reliable approach to support.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an education, childcare, tutoring, mentoring or support setting.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar role would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs or barriers to learning is desirable.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• A patient, calm, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt support to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of academic abilities.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• A flexible, organised and proactive approach.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for helping young people develop and succeed.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive school team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Two recent education-based references.

ThisLearning Support Assistantposition offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate education professional to join a supportive school inBeccles, with an immediate start available.

You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils by providing tailored support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and developing their confidence, independence and engagement with education.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people, have a patient and adaptable approach and are looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.