Apprenticeship Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

St Alban's Catholic Academy is offering an apprenticeship as a learning support assistant, combining on-the-job training with a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of needs, promoting calm behaviour and inclusive learning within a Catholic ethos.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths (or be willing to work towards them), experience with children, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or willingness to work towards them.
• Experience of working with children with a range of needs.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references.
• Medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs in the classroom.
• Assist with learning activities and reinforce teacher guidance.
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Support the school's Catholic ethos.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Support for challenging behaviours

Inspire love of learning

Patience and calmness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or equivalent)

Job description

St Alban's Catholic Academy, a primary school, is offering an apprenticeship as a learning support assistant, working with pupils. The post combines on-the-job work with a nationally recognised level 3 qualification, so the successful candidate learns while working. It suits someone with experience of children with a range of needs, patience and calm when dealing with challenging behaviour, and support for the school's Catholic ethos. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a full enhanced DBS check is required.

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or willingness to work towards them

Experience

• Experience of working with children with a range of needs

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to support children who display challenging behaviours
• Able to inspire children with a love of learning
• Patient, calm and dedicated to pupils' success
• Able to support the school's Catholic ethos

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Satisfactory references
• Medical clearance

What’s offered

• Apprenticeship with training towards a nationally recognised level 3 qualification