Dyslexia learning support assistant

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in the United Kingdom is searching for a dedicated Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant. This role is ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience with young people who have special educational needs, and it offers the chance to work alongside experienced therapists. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or experience, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and a commitment to inclusive education. Successful applicants will support individual learning needs, manage classroom activities, and provide behaviour support.

Qualifications

• Graduate or experience in working with children or young people.
• Keen interest in learning difficulties and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers and support special education needs.
• Manage classroom and provide behaviour support.
• Build effective relationships with students.

Skills

Understanding of learning difficulties

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate and a good listener

Education

Undergraduate Degree or relevant experience

Job description

Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant to work at a specialist school for dyslexic students.

This Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant role is a perfect opportunity for a graduate looking to gain their first experience working with young people with special educational needs, as well as someone looking for the next step in their career to specialise in working with dyslexic pupils, or aspiring Therapists.

As a Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with various therapy teams including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, if this is a career path you are interested in exploring. This school has its own Therapy Department on site, staffed by qualified therapists and therapy assistants. This is an exciting chance to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience.

Entry requirements for a Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant:

• Undergraduate Degree or experience working with children or young people
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities and behaviours

Job role and responsibilities for a Dyslexia Learning Support Assistant:

• Commitment to working in an inclusive framework, working closely with class teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator
• Classroom management and organisation
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students, and deescalate situations
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students, delivering interventions

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).