CULLUM LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT AND KEYWORKER

The Methodist Church in Britain; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

CPD programme

Two-week autumn half term

Early Friday finish 1.30pm

Cycle to work

Job summary

Hinchley Wood School is seeking a learning support assistant and keyworker to help students with varied needs reach their potential. The role focuses on advancing learning for identified students, working one-to-one and within lessons while building their independence.

Open to all, with CPD opportunities and a start as soon as possible. The position offers generous pension contributions and an extensive CPD programme, plus options such as early Friday finish and cycle-to-work, in a supportive

Qualifications

• DBS clearance required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience of supporting students is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advance the learning of identified students.
• Work one-to-one with students and support them within class.
• Support students' learning, personal and social needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Hinchley Wood School is seeking a learning support assistant and keyworker to help students with varied needs reach their potential. The core of the role is advancing learning for identified students, working one-to-one and within lessons while building their independence. The post is open to people with or without prior experience, and graduates weighing up teaching may use it as a hands-on entry point with access to CPD. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Assist and advance the learning of identified students
• Work one-to-one with students and support them within class
• Support students' learning, personal and social needs
• Encourage students towards independence

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Positive and flexible approach
• Patience
• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Collaborative teamworking and good relationships with colleagues and students

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Desire to contribute to students' learning, personal and social needs

Nice to have

• Experience of supporting students
• Relevant qualifications

What’s offered

• Generous employer pension contributions
• Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme
• Two-week autumn half term
• Early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite fitness suite
• Staff enrichment programme
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff at Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School