Learning Support Assistant

The Blue Coat School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated SEND Support role within the SEND Faculty to build positive relationships with allocated students and help them thrive. You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to identify effective strategies and deliver targeted interventions that promote progress and wellbeing.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer ongoing professional development within a supportive school community that values inclusion and

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, coaching, mentoring, customer-facing roles, health and social care, or education.
• Enthusiastic, positive and committed to supporting young people.
• Resilient, adaptable and proactive, with ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Identify effective strategies and interventions to support progress and wellbeing.
• Conduct daily check-ins and targeted one-to-one interventions.
• Adapt activities and classroom strategies to meet individual needs.
• Support students in developing skills and confidence to become successful learners.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to tailor personalised plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Using a coaching-based approach, you will build positive and supportive relationships with allocated students, enabling them to thrive in school. You will work closely with staff, families and students to identify the most effective strategies and interventions to support progress and wellbeing. This may include daily check-ins, targeted one-to-one interventions, adapting activities, supporting classroom strategies and helping students develop the skills and confidence to become successful learners. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive school community and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day. About The Blue Coat School The Blue Coat School is a successful and ambitious secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, high achievement and student wellbeing. We are proud of our supportive culture, high expectations and focus on ensuring every student can thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of the South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET), we benefit from a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Staff have access to high-quality professional development, specialist networks and opportunities to learn from colleagues across the Trust. We are committed to investing in our people and supporting all staff to develop and progress within their careers. About the Department The SEND Faculty places the needs of students at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, families and external agencies to provide personalised support that enables students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both academically and personally. You will join a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to inclusive practice and outstanding student outcomes. Working alongside experienced SEND specialists, Learning Support Assistants play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, supporting personalised plans and promoting positive outcomes for students across the school. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer ongoing training, specialist SEND development opportunities and the chance to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. Candidates We welcome applications from a range of staff from more experienced teachers to those newer to the profession; we can somewhat shape the position for the correct person and will look positively on all applicants. The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and committed to supporting young people. The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence. You will maintain high expectations whilst demonstrating empathy, patience and calmness, and be committed to understanding and supporting the individual needs of every student. This role would suit someone from a wide range of professional backgrounds, particularly those with experience of working with young people, supporting others, coaching, mentoring, customer-facing roles, health and social care, or education. It also offers an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in education and looking to gain valuable experience within a highly supportive school environment. The school actively encourages applications from candidates with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• Builds positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Maintains high expectations whilst demonstrating empathy, patience and understanding.
• Is resilient, adaptable and proactive in their approach.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development.