Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & induction programme

Personal day

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Toynbee School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs in a KS3/KS4 setting within a mainstream context.

The role requires resilience and a passion for helping young people learn; previous experience is not essential, and opportunities for career progression are available. Literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE level are expected.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE grade C or above.
• Previous teaching experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs across the curriculum.
• Work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Resilience

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE grade C or above

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a vacancy in our SEN department to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and support them across the curriculum.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.

This post is particularly aimed at those looking to gain experience of working in a secondary school setting or at graduates considering a future career in teaching. The role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents and staff at Toynbee.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer the following:

• An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team
• An extensive CPD and induction programme
• 1 personal day per year in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme

We reserve the right to end this advert earlier depending on applications received

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.