Lead Learning Assistants

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to ongoing professional develop

Employee Assistance Programme for well

Smart Clinic access

Special School Allowance £1,538 per F*

Job summary

Woodfield School in London is seeking a Lead Learning Assistant to support students aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs. The role involves motivating learners, planning with a team, and sharing insights with parents to meet high expectations.

The position requires experience with young people and collaborative teamwork, and offers access to development opportunities, wellbeing support, and additional allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of working collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication skills and organisational abilities

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of students aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs
• Motivate students and build on their successes
• Meet the needs of all learners with high expectations
• Work collaboratively within a team, including joint curriculum planning
• Share expertise and understanding of student needs with parents

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

High expectations

Share expertise with parents

Full commitment

Job description

Lead Learning Assistant post at Woodfield School, a special school for young people aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs. The work centres on supporting students' learning and motivating them, as part of a team that plans the curriculum jointly and shares knowledge of students' needs with parents. The school day starts at 8:15 and the role is a 33.5-hour week, with the post able to start as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support the learning of students aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs
• Motivate students and build on their successes
• Meet the needs of all learners with high expectations
• Work collaboratively within a team, including joint curriculum planning
• Share expertise and understanding of student needs with parents

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of working collaboratively within a team

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to motivate students and build on their successes
• Commitment to high expectations and meeting the needs of all learners
• Ability to share expertise and understanding of student needs with parents
• Willingness to give 100%

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Access to ongoing professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Smart Clinic access
• Special School Allowance of £1,538 a year at FTE 1.0