Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Cheltenham are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help children with Autism, ADHD and other needs. The role is based in a specialist school, with 1-2-1 support and group activities, start immediately, hours 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday.

You will foster communication, interpersonal and everyday life skills, work closely with teachers, and contribute to a positive, nurturing classroom. Candidates with a degree in relevant field or Level 3 childcare are desirable; salary 85-110 per

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.
• Degree in Psychology, Sociology or Criminology or Level 3 childcare qualification desirable.
• Self-motivated, resilient and nurturing.
• Salary determined by qualifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for pupils.
• Guide small group activities in the classroom.
• Support the class teacher and help develop interpersonal and daily living skills.
• Create a fun, stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Self-motivation

Nurturing

Education

Degree in Psychology / Sociology / Criminology

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional learning needs? Are you a compassionate, patient and dedicated individual ready to help children facing social and emotional difficulties? If yes, then you can be the role model these children need as a Learning Support Assistant.

Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Cheltenham
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: 85 to 110 per day

An innovative and friendly specialist school located in Cheltenham are seeking a proactive and excitable Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as next week! The pupils in this school have Autism, ADHD, cognitive difficulties, speech and language needs, behaviour challenges and moderate learning needs. They therefore need a Learning Support Assistant who can help to enhance their learning and social skills, as well as their emotional wellbeing.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be based in the classroom, providing 1-2-1 support for pupils, as well as guiding small group activities. You will help to increase their interpersonal skills, communication and everyday life skills, and also provide support to the class teacher. Above everything else, you will help make the classroom a fun and exciting learning environment!

Why this role?:

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have previous experience working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities. This could be in a professional capacity or from personal experience. A degree in a relevant field would also be desirable, such as Psychology, Sociology or Criminology, or a Level 3 qualification in childcare. The school are looking for someone who is self-motivated, resilient and nurturing.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.