Learning Associate

Randstad NV; Maidenbower; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV is seeking a Learning Associate / Learning Support Assistant in the Crawley area to support pupils aged 11-18 in an inclusive school. You will work 1:1 or in small groups to adapt lessons and ensure curriculum access.

The role emphasises pastoral support, progress monitoring, and collaboration with staff to help students achieve their full potential. Experience with SEN and safeguarding awareness are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs and utilising strategies to manage behaviours.
• Ability to communicate with parents and carers.
• Awareness of Child Safeguarding and SEN policies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils to access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to staff.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

1:1 teaching

communication

classroom management

time management

empathy

team player

SEN experience

behaviour management

resilience under pressure

relationship with parents

inspirational

knowledge of GCSE/A-level

Education

high school

college

Job description

Learning Associate / Learning Support Assistant

To start as soon as possible

Crawley Area

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join an inclusive 11-18 school, providing key support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, both in and out of the classroom.

You’ll support pupils in accessing the curriculum at an appropriate level and adapting the learning to make it accessible for students with specific needs. This role also involves providing pastoral support, and you’ll monitor progress to feed back whilst working closely with relevant staff to ensure students can achieve to the fullest extent.

You will ideally have experience of supporting pupils with additional needs and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language.

You’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

Awareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, would be an advantage.

Experience

• Teaching

Skills

• 121 teaching experience
• ability to communicate with parents
• ability to work well under pressure
• able to inspire
• be a role model
• building rapport with children
• career driven
• communication
• effective discipline
• empathy
• engaging
• excellent time management
• FMS experience
• good behaviour management skills
• good classroom management
• good communication skills
• good sense of humour
• high expectations
• keen to contribute to the life of the school
• key stage 3 experience
• key stage 4 experience
• key stage 5 experience
• knowledge of A-level specification
• knowledge of curriculum
• knowledge of GCSE specification
• knowledge of subject
• motivated
• partake in extra curricular activities
• passion for education
• SEN experience
• set clear objectives
• SIMS experience
• sixth form experience
• teaching assistant experience
• team player
• work well autonomously
• years 7-11 experience

Education

• high school
• college