Learning Support Assistant

Chiltern Hills Academy; Chesham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking on Site

Bespoke CPD Opportunities

Enhanced PPA Time

Subscription to The National College

Leadership Development Opportunities

Career Progression

Job summary

Chiltern Hills Academy in Chesham seeks a skilled, self-motivating individual to foster learning in children with SEN and disabilities. The role offers bespoke CPD, leadership development, and clear progression within the academy while ensuring safeguarding standards are met.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching staff, deliver activities under supervision, support literacy/numeracy, and tailor teaching materials to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in SEN contexts.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance initial instruction and provide support to individuals, small groups, and full classes.
• Deliver educational activities under supervision, adjusting based on student responses.
• Assist in students' learning to achieve expected progress levels.
• Support literacy development where needed to help progression.
• Adapt literacy or numeracy materials to suit student groups.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, resilience, and perseverance; embody academy values.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiation

Literacy support

Enthusiasm

Inclusion

Job description

Chiltern Hills seeks a skilled, self- motivating, innovative, and driven individual, possibly a candidate interested in advancing their career in the field of education. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about fostering learning in children with SEN and disabilities.

This position presents an opportunity for the successful applicant to face a challenging yet gratifying role that will assist in achieving personal career objectives and ambitions, while also allowing them to significantly contribute to the Academy's progress and advancement.

The right candidate should:

• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance the quality of initial instruction, provide support to individuals, small groups, and entire classes as necessary.
• Deliver educational activities to students under an established supervision framework, making adjustments based on student reactions and requirements.
• Aid in students' learning process to ensure they achieve at least the expected level of progress.
• Support teachers in classrooms where students' literacy skills pose a hindrance to their advancement.
• Customize existing literacy or numeracy teaching materials to suit the specific needs of individual students or student groups.
• Demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm, energy, resilience, and perseverance.
• Embrace and embody the values and principles of Chiltern Hills Academy

Free Parking on Site

Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.

Bespoke CPD Opportunities

We understand that professional growth is paramount. That's why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.

Enhanced PPA Time

This extra time allows you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences without the rush.

Subscription to The National College

This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.

Leadership Development Opportunities

We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.

Career Progression

We believe in recognizing and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.

Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Chiltern Hills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this role will include a full safer recruitment process.

Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applications prior to the closing date.