Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional growth

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Staff wellbeing and belonging

Job summary

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Learning Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. The role involves assisting learning activities, building positive relationships with children and families, and contributing to a welcoming, safe school environment.

The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, with a focus on wellbeing and belonging, and must pass an enhanced DBS check. A proactive, collaborative approach to teaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Passion for teaching and learning
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Committed to high standards and the best outcomes for all pupils
• Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to school life
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning in targeted SEN areas.
• Assist with classroom activities and small-group interventions.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to support wellbeing and belonging.

Education

Level 2 Learning Assistant

Job description

A Level 2 Learning Assistant post with a special educational needs focus at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, within St Helens Borough Council's schools department. The work centres on supporting pupils' learning and building relationships with children, families and colleagues in a school that places wellbeing and belonging at its core. The post runs 30 hours a week, from 8:45am to 3:15pm, and the successful candidate must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Passion for teaching and learning
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Committed to high standards and the best outcomes for all pupils
• Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to school life
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
• Encouragement of professional development
• Collaborative and friendly working environment where ideas are shared
• Focus on staff wellbeing and celebration of achievements
• Sense of belonging within a school community