Learning Support Assistant

Lift Schools; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school seeking a teaching assistant to join our community-focused team. We value a friendly, supportive approach and welcome applicants with experience across any Key Stage.

You’ll help improve learning, supervise activities, support speech and language interventions, and assist pupils to access the curriculum, promoting achievement and inclusion. A warm, dependable presence for students and families is important, with flexibility to cover

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification - advantageous if you have level 3.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above).
• Experience supporting children in any Key Stage.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND.
• Understanding of child development and how children learn.
• Positive behaviour management experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve the learning and attainment of students while promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities.
• Support speech and language interventions.
• Help students access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Be a warm and friendly face to students and parents.
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required.

Skills

Classroom support

Speech language support

Independence promotion

Welcoming demeanor

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Experience across key stage

SEND knowledge

Child development understanding

Behaviour management

Job description

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Bexleyheath. We are a friendly and helpful team who are open to applicants with experience within any key stage group.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities
• Support speech and language interventions
• Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Be awarm and friendly face to students and parents
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required

You're someone who has

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification - advantageous if you have level 3.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)
• Experiencesupporting children in any Key Stage
• Knowledge of strategies tosupport pupils with SEND
• Understanding of child development and how children learn
• Positivebehaviour management experience
• UK right to work - we are unable offer sponsorship for this position

About Lift Bexleyheath

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.

The school is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How wesupport you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discoverhow we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

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