Learning Support Assistant

Horizon Community College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Community College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide support both in and out of the classroom across all curriculum areas, with a focus on Maths and English. This role is ideal for someone seeking a new challenge or wishing to develop expertise with young people.

We offer access to CPD opportunities and the chance to apply for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Daily start and finish times will be discussed.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education in English and Maths with 4 GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to improve student outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, support and encourage learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in and out of the classroom across curriculum areas, with emphasis on Maths and English.
• Assist teaching staff to improve student outcomes.
• Daily start and finish times to be discussed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative working

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4 grades 9-4)

Job description

We would like to present you with the unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of secondary education and lifelong learning opportunities within our dedicated Learning Support Team.

We are looking to further improve the support we offer to our students and wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support both in and out of the classroom across all curriculum areas but especially in Maths and English. This role provides a unique opportunity for someone who is either looking for a new challenge or wanting to develop their expertise and potential with young people further.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education in English and Maths, with 4 GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to improve student outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, support and encourage learning.

If you have the passion to contribute positively to our ethos and have the drive to make a difference for our students and their families, then we would like to hear from you. Daily start and finish times to be discussed.

Horizon Community College is a member of HCAT and we work closely with Tykes Teaching Alliance. Our support staff have access to a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities internally. You would also have the opportunity to apply for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

Horizon Community College reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.