Impactful Learning Support Assistant (SEND/SEMH)

Barnwood Park School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

Barnwood Park School, an 11-16 academy in Gloucester, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support learning across subjects and year groups. You will work with individuals and small groups, help create focused learning environments and contribute to pastoral and inclusion work.

You will provide targeted interventions and support for students with SEMH or SEND, including differentiation of materials and collaboration with teachers and the SENDCo.

Qualifications

• Holds at least 5 GCSEs incl Maths and English.
• Completed Level 2 or equivalent in teaching support or substantial relevant experience.
• Evidence of CPD commitment and ongoing development.
• Experience of working directly with children/young people in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language interventions.
• In-class support for identified students or small groups, including subject support.
• Assist in class management and modelling behaviour techniques.
• Develop and lead small group work for students with SEMH needs; complete related paperwork.
• Produce teaching materials and differentiate materials for learners.
• Provide after-school support as required.
• Give regular feedback to class teacher and SENDCo/line manager.
• Support students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Skills

GCSEs incl Maths/English

Child development knowledge

Team player

Initiative

ICT skills

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Reliability

Willingness to train

Empathy with students

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Experience in school setting

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Barnwood Park School, an 11-16 academy in Gloucester, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support learning across subjects and year groups. You will work with individuals and small groups, help create focused learning environments and contribute to pastoral and inclusion work.

You will provide targeted interventions and support for students with SEMH or SEND, including differentiation of materials and collaboration with teachers and the SENDCo.