Inclusive Learning Support Assistant

Maiden Erlegh Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

ME Day

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an enthusiastic learning support assistant to help deliver lessons and support students with diverse needs. You will work with individuals and small groups, reinforcing understanding and encouraging independent learning.

In addition to assisting with resources and routine classroom activities, you will help create a positive, inclusive atmosphere and contribute to the life chances of children across our Berkshire and Oxfordshire schools.

Qualifications

• The successful candidates will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and mathematics.
• They will have good communication and interpersonal skills, good questioning skills, and the ability to listen carefully and respond sensitively to students' individual needs.
• They will be able to organise their own work effectively, follow guidance from teaching colleagues and contribute positively to a purposeful learning environment.
• A caring and positive attitude towards students is essential, together with an understanding of positive behaviour management approaches and an awareness of the needs of students with special educational needs.
• We are looking for someone who can work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• The successful candidates will be calm, adaptable, reliable and committed to supporting students to achieve improved outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with the delivery of learning activities that enable students to access the curriculum.
• Work with individual students and small groups to clarify instructions, support understanding and encourage independent learning.
• Observe student engagement and understanding, sharing feedback with teachers to inform support strategies.
• Support students with SEND or additional learning needs through agreed strategies and targeted interventions.
• Reinforce classroom routines, behaviour expectations and respectful relationships.
• Prepare and organise learning resources or materials required for lessons or learning activities.
• Support students during homework clubs, subject support sessions, examinations, assessments or other learning activities where required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Questioning skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths

Job description

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an enthusiastic learning support assistant to help deliver lessons and support students with diverse needs. You will work with individuals and small groups, reinforcing understanding and encouraging independent learning.

In addition to assisting with resources and routine classroom activities, you will help create a positive, inclusive atmosphere and contribute to the life chances of children across our Berkshire and Oxfordshire schools.