Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant for an SEN school in Bushey. You'll play a crucial role in supporting students with physical and neurological impairments by assisting teachers and supervising activities throughout the school day. Strong enthusiasm and a calm approach are key for this position. Experience with learning difficulties is preferable, but training will be provided. Apply today to be part of a supportive team!

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils who have learning difficulties is an advantage but not essential.
• A warm and friendly nature is important.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and evaluate specialist learning activities.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes.
• Supervise pupils during class and break times.
• Attend to personal needs of pupils and help with their welfare.

Skills

Enthusiastic approach

Ability to support special needs students

Calm and patient nature

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.

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 helping with social, welfare and health matters to maintain a 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.