Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Chesham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Learning Support Assistants in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The role focuses on classroom support, 1:1 and intervention-based work across primary, secondary and SEN settings.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access the curriculum and build confidence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Reliable and professional approach in school settings.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and safeguarding mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access classroom learning.
• Work with teachers to reinforce lesson content.
• Deliver or assist with small-group interventions.
• Provide 1:1 learning and pastoral support where required.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Support positive classroom behaviour.
• Adapt approach to individual pupil needs.
• Communicate effectively with teaching and support colleagues.
• Follow school policies and individual pupil support plans.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Strong communication skills

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Chesham, Buckinghamshire A chance to make a measurable difference through classroom support, interventions and individual pupil guidance. Education support opportunities for experienced professionals across primary, secondary and SEN setting, including 1:1 and intervention-based work. Chesham based schools are seeking Learning Support Assistant's with previous experience working with young people to provide consistent classroom and individual support. Opportunities are available across primary, secondary and specialist SEN provisions.

The Role

The position suits education professionals who enjoy working directly with pupils and want to play an important part in helping them access the curriculum.You may be supporting a class teacher during lessons, working with a small group on a specific intervention or providing dedicated 1:1 assistance to a pupil who requires additional support.The schools offer a range of environments, meaning there are opportunities to work with different age groups and support pupils with varied learning profiles.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning.
• Working with teachers to reinforce lesson content.
• Delivering or assisting with small-group interventions.
• Providing 1:1 learning and pastoral support where required.
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Supporting positive classroom behaviour.
• Adapting your approach to suit individual pupil needs.
• Communicating effectively with teaching and support colleagues.
• Following school policies and individual pupil support plans.

What Schools Are Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• A reliable and professional approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to establish positive relationships with pupils.
• A commitment to safeguarding.

Desirable

• Previous SEN experience.
• Experience working within a school or education setting.
• Experience delivering interventions or providing 1:1 support.

Working with Tradewind gives you access to:

• A streamlined onboarding process.
• Personalised support from Charlie, your education consultant, with over 10 years' experience in education.
• FREE access to more than 2,500 CPD courses, resources and webinars.
• A wide range of mainstream, SEN and alternative provision partnerships.
• Holiday and pension schemes where applicable.
• Access to permanent vacancies and teacher training opportunities.

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire