Learning Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Bristol is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEND students, effective behavior management skills, and a commitment to student welfare. This position offers competitive pay, consistent support from a dedicated team, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Continuous career development opportunities

Free accredited training

Reward of GBP300 in shopping vouchers with Refer a Friend programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional care needs.
• Previous experience working with SEND students is essential.
• Ability to communicate with and inspire children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support with SEND.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
• Adapt support techniques to meet individual student needs.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you possess a good sense of humour, along with effective behaviour management strategies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at our outstanding schools in Bristol.

Benefits

• Competitive pay reflects your skills and experience.
• Work alongside a dedicated consultant and SENCo team, providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Continuous career development opportunities.
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process.
• Free accredited training, both online and on-site.
• Reward of GBP300 in shopping vouchers with Refer a Friend programme (subject to terms and conditions).
• Consistent PPA time every week so you can ensure you feel well planned and prepared.
• Lovely spacious building equipped with new technology.
• Join excellent schools renowned for their inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support with SEND.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate initiative to adapt support techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and confidence.
• Understand and accommodate different children's needs and learning styles.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional care needs.
• Two recent professional references.
• Ability to communicate with and inspire children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• Previous experience working with SEND students is essential.
• A good sense of humour and a positive attitude towards supporting students.
• Demonstrated ability in behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent use of initiative to adapt support techniques.
• Understanding of different children's needs and learning styles.

If you are ready to make a positive impact and contribute to the success of our students, apply today.