Learning Support Assistant

OneSchool Global; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSchool Global UK is offering a full-time Learning Support Assistant role at our Biggleswade Campus, term-time only with 37.5 hours weekly, and a permanent contract. You will support students with SEND in classrooms, assist teachers with planning and deliver targeted activities across year groups, and help pupils develop confidence and learning skills in a supportive environment.

You'll work closely with teachers to monitor progress, provide feedback and maintain high standards of pupil care

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Learning Support Assistant or similar role.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the National Curriculum and additional support needs.
• Experience of working with children/young people of relevant age in a learning environment or relevant work experience with transferable skills.
• Have good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels.
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work.

Responsibilities

• Support the progress of students with SEND through in-class learning support.
• Support learning and teaching across the curriculum for pupils with additional support needs.
• Complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for joint planning with teachers, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short-term for whole classes across all year groups in the school.
• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher or Learning Support Co-ordinator.
• Provide learning support for pupils and teachers within a Self-Directed Learning philosophy.
• Work with pupils to motivate and encourage them to achieve and develop through the development of their attributes, skills and knowledge.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of OneSchool Global UK.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Curriculum knowledge

Education

LSA experience

Knowledge of National Curriculum

Passion for working with students

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity at our Biggleswade Campus for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join the team on a full time (37.5 hours per week), term time only, permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Support the progress of students with SEND through in-class learning support
• Support learning and teaching across the curriculum, particularly for pupils with additional support needs in our primary and secondary school
• Complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for joint planning with teachers, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short-term for whole classes across all year groups in the school
• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher or Learning Support Co-ordinator
• Provide learning support for pupils and teachers within a Self-Directed Learning philosophy
• Work with pupils to motivate and encourage them to achieve and develop through the development of their attributes, skills and knowledge
• Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of OneSchool Global UK

Qualifications

• Have recent experience as a Learning Support Assistant or a similar role or have relevant life-experience and passion for working with students aged 7+
• Have knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the National Curriculum and additional support needs
• Have experience of working with children/young people of relevant age in a learning environment or relevant work experience with transferable skills
• Have good communication skills, written and verbal
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work

About OneSchool Global UK

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 125 campuses across 20 countries. It offers supportive staff, an involved community committed to school improvement, enthusiastic students, excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment. The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students, a competitive salary (OSG Enhanced Pay Scales), Pension Scheme and Staff Referral scheme, and professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career via our National Teacher Academy.