At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in delivering engaging learning activities for students of all abilities.
- Company: St Hild's Church of England School, dedicated to nurturing student potential.
- Benefits: Professional development, flexible working, and discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to child welfare and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Learning Support Assistant or equivalent, with a passion for helping children.
This post is permanent, working term time only, plus 5 training days.
We are seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to collaborate closely with teachers in planning and delivering high-quality programmes of teaching and learning. Under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, you will undertake educational activities with individuals, groups, or whole classes.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, groups, and whole classes.
- Liaise with teaching staff to assess pupil needs and assist in the preparation, development, and implementation of Individual Development Plans.
- Provide targeted support for pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory, or physical difficulties.
- Partner with teachers, external education/health specialists, and outside agencies to develop multi‑agency approaches.
Qualifications
- Working at or towards the competency standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
- Learning Support Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
- Awareness of policy, procedures, and legislation relating to child protection, health and safety, and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Ability to empathise with the needs of children and in particular to establish positive relationships with pupils.
- Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
- Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
- Access to free eye tests for DSE users.
- Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
- Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
- Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre‑employment checks. For shortlisted candidates we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
