Impactful Learning Support Assistant - Kendal

Vision for Education Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is hiring a Learning Support Assistant in Kendal, Cumbria. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs under a maternity cover arrangement, working closely with teachers and the SEND team to help learners access the curriculum and develop communication and social skills.

You will build positive relationships, provide steady, patient support, and contribute to a calm learning environment across the school day.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Experience with children, young adults or individuals with additional needs desirable.
• Experience in support work, care, residential settings or youth work beneficial.
• Previous school or TA experience not essential; adaptable to education settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and develop communication and social skills.
• Build confidence, independence and emotional regulation in learners.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and collaborate with SEND staff.

Skills

Support work

Care

Residential settings

Youth work

Working with young adults

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd is hiring a Learning Support Assistant in Kendal, Cumbria. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs under a maternity cover arrangement, working closely with teachers and the SEND team to help learners access the curriculum and develop communication and social skills.

You will build positive relationships, provide steady, patient support, and contribute to a calm learning environment across the school day.