Learning Support Assistant

Castle Donington College; Belper Lane End; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Donington College seeks a dedicated safeguarding-focused professional to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role emphasises high-level support in busy environments, strong oral and written communication, and a team-based approach to welfare.

The successful candidate will be patient, empathetic, and capable of working independently or with colleagues to ensure vulnerable pupils receive appropriate support and safeguarding is maintained across the school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven high communication skills, oral and written
• Experience of providing high-level support in a busy environment
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of Special Educational Needs
• Clear commitment to the team approach: exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
• Patient and empathetic in supporting vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs
• Ability to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding / child protection

SEN support

Team collaboration

Empathy for vulnerable pupils

Working in busy environments

Job description

Understanding of role regarding safeguarding and child protection

Experience of providing high-level support in a busy environment

Knowledge and understanding of a range of Special Educational Needs

Proven high communication skills, oral and written

Ability to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team

Clear commitment to the team approach: exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues

Patient and empathetic in supporting vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs