Learning Support Assistant

To provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Work with the class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.
• Be responsible for ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school and trust.
• Work in line with the school ethos and the trust's vision.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN).
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence.
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with additional learning needs, is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also using initiative when supporting students independently.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to meeting the diverse needs of learners.
• Good literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A positive role model who can encourage confidence, resilience and engagement in learning.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, or behavioural challenges would be an advantage.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Disability Confident.

Benefits

• Access to a wide range of resources, training and best practice across the Trust.
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme.
• Family-Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities.
• Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression.
• Flexible working: We promote flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance.
• Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging.

EEO and Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident employer and we generally offer an interview to applicants who self-identify as having a disability. We are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and we ensure the recruitment process can be adapted to support applicants’ authentic selves and their needs, maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct.