Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programme

Induction to the school

Support to develop your career at the

Staff wellbeing and social events

Job summary

St Richard's Catholic College in the United Kingdom is seeking a one-year Learning Support Assistant to help pupils in classrooms, including those with special educational needs, stay on task using technology and agreed behaviour strategies. The role runs Monday to Friday for 39 weeks per year, welcoming staff from all denominations who support its Catholic ethos.

You will provide individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks, applying consistent behaviour management and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in supporting children in a classroom environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the learning environment.
• Strong communication with pupils and empathy.
• DBS check enhanced and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, including those with SEN.
• Use technology to support pupils in the classroom.
• Provide individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks.
• Apply agreed behaviour management strategies consistently.
• Give constructive feedback to reinforce pupils' self-esteem.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and listen actively.
• Provide physical support to pupils where required.

Skills

Pupil support

Tech in classroom

Behaviour management

Feedback & reassurance

Communication with pupils

Empathy & listening

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

A one-year learning support assistant role at St Richard's Catholic College, which supports pupils in classrooms. The work centres on helping pupils, including those with special educational needs, to stay on task, using technology and agreed behaviour strategies. The post runs Monday to Friday for 39 weeks a year and the school welcomes staff of any denomination or none, provided they support its Catholic ethos. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants need the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in class, including those with special educational needs
• Use technology to support pupils in the classroom
• Give individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks, keeping pupils on task
• Apply agreed behaviour management strategies consistently
• Give constructive feedback to reinforce pupils' self-esteem
• Use language and communication that pupils can understand and relate to
• Provide practical assistance to pupils, including physical support where required
• Build positive relationships with pupils and listen actively to them

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above

Experience

• Supporting children in a classroom environment, including those with special educational needs
• Using technology to support pupils in the classroom

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of legal and organisational requirements for health, safety and security in the learning environment
• Communication pupils can understand and relate to
• Positive relationships with pupils, empathy and active listening
• Consistent application of agreed behaviour management strategies
• Individual attention, reassurance and constructive feedback to pupils
• Working within school policies and maintaining confidentiality

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Working effectively and supportively as part of the school team
• Willingness to undergo training to provide physical support to pupils

What’s offered

• Professional development programme
• Induction to the school
• Support to develop your career at the school
• Staff wellbeing and social events, such as yoga, sports activities and walks