Learning Support Assistant

Children's Hospice South West; Brentwood; Híbrido; GBP 21.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Children's Hospice South West is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our caring and supportive team. You will help with teaching and learning in a class, focusing on pupils with additional needs, and work under the direction of teaching staff.

You will support individuals or small groups, implement planned activities, and contribute to an inclusive, Catholic ethos-driven learning environment. We value commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

Formación

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Committment to learning and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff.
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils' needs.
• Be a key part of the wider school community, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Conocimientos

Experience with children

SEND support experience

Team player

Catholic ethos commitment

Educación

GCSE English and maths

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our caring and supportive team.

About the Role:

You will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning within a class with particular focus on supporting children with additional needs.

You will:

• Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff.
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils' needs.
• Be a key part of the wider school community, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in a school setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Is committed, flexible, and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Is fully committed to our Catholic ethos.

Has high expectations of themselves and others Enjoys working in a strong team environment Holds GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent)

We Offer:

We can offer you:

• A 'warm and inviting place to learn' (OFSTED)
• A school family with shared values and a strong Catholic ethos.
• Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and their achievements
• A strong, experienced and dedicated staff team who support each other
• Strong community links and a supportive Governing Body
• A positive and proactive approach to professional development opportunities and commitment to enhancing your career opportunities
• A recent OFSTED inspection (Oct 2024) showing we are a 'good' school in all areas.
• A commitment to reducing workload

We are a family, a community built on love, and our Catholic faith is the basis of all that we do. We seek to inspire and motivate our children to be the best that they can be, to prepare them for the next stage of their journeys and to help them become true disciples of Jesus in the way they live their lives. Most of all, we want them to feel and spread love: love of one another, love of learning, love of the world they live in and love of Jesus.

We are a school that celebrates success at every level. The life of the school is driven by enthusiasm and a desire to help everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to bring learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating. We want to give our children a thirst for learning that continues with them throughout their future school experiences and lives.