1:1 Learning Support Assistant

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent co-educational school in Market Harborough is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan. The role involves implementing individual learning programmes and collaborating with educational staff. The school values diversity and offers a supportive environment. This position includes a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Lunch provided on working days

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with additional needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff and parents.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to a pupil with an EHCP.
• Implement and monitor individual learning programmes.
• Collaborate with SENCo and class teachers.

Skills

Experience with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

Ability to use assistive technology

Strong communication skills

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are currently seeking to fill the position of 1:1 Learning Support Assistant.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Stowe School as a Learning Support Assistant, working closely with a pupil who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

In this new role, you will provide support both in the classroom and during one-to-one sessions in the Skills Department. You will play a key role in helping the pupil strengthen their academic skills, and develop greater independence in their learning by making effective use of assistive technology.

Working under the direction and guidance of the SENCo, Deputy SENCo, and class teachers, you will help set up and implement an individual learning programme, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to relevant staff and parents.

You will join a lively and enthusiastic team of support staff, who believe passionately in supporting our pupils to enable them to fully access the high quality of education on offer. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences: we firmly believe that diversity enriches our school.

Lunch will be provided on working days. Exact term and Saturday working dates will be shared at interview, but potential applicants are welcome to contact us beforehand to clarify.

Stowe School

Stowe School occupies Stowe House and approximately 200 acres of the Stowe estate and is located in Stowe’s world-famous landscape gardens set in 880 acres. Stowe School is an independent co-educational boarding School with approximately 900 pupils. There are around 500 full and part-time staff with 60 staff and their families living on site. The Stowe Group of schools (Stowe, Ashfold, Swanbourne House and Winchester House) are situated on four separate sites in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire and educate children from 3-18 years.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too. We are committed to fostering team engagement, attracting, mentoring, developing and retaining our best teachers and support colleagues.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU