Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

West Exe School in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. The role involves supporting students both in and out of the classroom to help each pupil achieve the best possible outcomes.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust and offer an unrivalled staff development programme while maintaining safeguarding as a core priority. Applicants should be prepared to undergo DBS and other relevant safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant preferred.
• Ability to support students in and out of the classroom.
• Commitment to safeguarding guidelines for children and vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students in and out of the classroom to help each pupil achieve the best outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of learners.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Student support

Motivation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our Learning Support Team. Our LSA’s support students both in and out of the classroom, ensuring that all students achieve the best possible outcomes.

What the school offers its staff

West Exe School is a highly successful secondary school in the beautiful city of Exeter and without doubt, the greatest place to work in the Southwest. We have an unashamedly academic curriculum, disruption free classrooms and an unrivalled staff development programme.

Further details about the role

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

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.