Learning Support Assistant

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

London Teaching Pool, Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in the Dunstable area to join a secondary school’s SEND team. This permanent role involves helping students access learning, supporting literacy and numeracy, and building confidence in class.

You will work with teachers and the SEND team to remove barriers to learning and create an inclusive, supportive environment for students with additional needs. An enthusiastic, caring approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND or learning needs is desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND across the school.
• Helping students access classroom learning and activities.
• Supporting delivery of targeted learning interventions.
• Encouraging literacy and numeracy development.
• Providing individual support to engage learners.
• Building positive relationships to bolster confidence.
• Collaborating with teachers and the SEND team.
• Contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Education

Experience in education

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Dunstable Area – £17,943 per annum – Permanent – Immediate Start

Are you caring, patient and passionate about helping young people reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional learning needs in a secondary school?

A secondary school in the Dunstable area is looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Learning Support Assistant to join its SEND team. This is a permanent position where you will help students access learning, develop their skills and build confidence in the classroom.

Learning Support Assistant – The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff and the wider SEND team to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. You will help remove barriers to learning and encourage students to participate fully in school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with SEND across the school
• Helping students access classroom learning and activities
• Supporting the delivery of targeted learning interventions
• Encouraging students to develop their literacy and numeracy skills
• Providing individual support where required to help students engage with learning
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging their confidence
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team
• Helping create a supportive and inclusive learning environment

The school is looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic and determined to make a difference. Good literacy and numeracy skills, strong interpersonal abilities and an organised approach are important. A supportive attitude and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed are essential.

Learning Support Assistant – The School

This is a secondary school in the Dunstable area that is committed to supporting students’ academic progress, personal development and wellbeing.

The school recognises the importance of providing appropriate support to students with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop the skills they need to succeed. You will join a dedicated SEND team, working alongside colleagues to support students across the school and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a positive difference to their school experience.