Learning Disability School Support Staff

Academics; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking Learning Disability School Support Staff in Huddersfield to assist pupils with learning disabilities and additional needs throughout the school day. You will work with teachers and other staff to enable access to learning and help pupils communicate effectively.

The role emphasizes patience, empathy and building positive relationships, with duties including classroom and pastoral support and promoting pupil independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people with learning disabilities, SEND, or additional needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care and physical support where required.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and support their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning disabilities and additional needs throughout the school day.
• Provide classroom and pastoral support to help pupils access learning and develop communication skills.
• Encourage pupils to participate, build confidence and work towards individual goals.
• Support personal care, mobility and daily routines when required, promoting dignity and independence.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Personal care support

Relationship building

Adaptability

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with learning disabilities? Do you have the patience, understanding, and enthusiasm to help pupils overcome barriers and get the most from their education? Are you confident supporting a range of additional and complex needs? Then being a Learning Disability School Support Staff member could be for you.

The Role… Learning Disability School Support Staff

This is a rewarding and varied opportunity within specialist school settings in Huddersfield, supporting pupils with learning disabilities and additional needs throughout their school day.

As Learning Disability School Support Staff in Huddersfield, you'll work alongside teachers and other support professionals to help pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and become more independent. You'll provide both classroom and pastoral support, encouraging pupils to participate, build confidence, and work towards their individual goals.

Depending on the needs of the pupils, you may also provide support with personal care, mobility, and everyday routines, always promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

You’ll Be…

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with learning disabilities, SEND, or additional needs
• Comfortable providing personal care and physical support where required
• Caring, patient, and confident in building positive relationships with pupils
• Adaptable, proactive, and ready to get involved in all aspects of the school day

Huddersfield - Learning Disability School Support Staff - Huddersfield

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy