Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Bushey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bushey is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves assisting class teachers, supervising students throughout the day, and attending to personal needs to ensure a safe environment for special needs pupils. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, patient, and willing to learn. Experience with learning difficulties is a plus, but extensive training is provided. The position is part-time on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with planning and delivering learning activities.
• Experience or willingness to learn about therapy/care programs.
• Able to supervise and support pupils in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Support special needs students' learning in the classroom.
• Assist class teacher in planning and evaluating activities.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs and promote welfare.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Experience with special needs

Ability to work in a team

Warm and friendly nature

Calm and patient approach

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team at one of our SEN schools located in Bushey - for pupils with physical and neurological impairments. You will support our special needs students' learning in the classroom throughout the school day.

The role

• Helping the class teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate specialist learning activities
• Working with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
• Supervising individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
• Attending to pupils' personal needs, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters to maintain and provide healthy and safe school environment.
• A warm and friendly nature and a calm and patient approach are important.
• Experience of working with pupils who have learning difficulties would be an advantage but is not essential as we offer extensive training.

The hours for this role are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am-3.15pm, Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm (additional hour for staff training)

If you are interested, please apply today!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.