Learning Support Assistant

Unity Schools Partnership; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Schools Partnership is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a part-time, permanent role in Felixstowe. The post is 3 days a week, 8.00am-4.00pm, 22.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will support a student on an EHCP, lead small group interventions, and provide one-to-one assistance with pupils, including personal and medical care (full training provided). The ideal candidate will work well in a team, be flexible, have strong communication skills and be

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Support a student on an EHCP.
• Lead small group intervention as directed by the SENCO.
• Work one-to-one with students.
• Provide personal and medical care and support for individual students (full training provided).

Job description

Contract:Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, permanent, 3 days a week 8.00am-4.00pm

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.

You will be required to:

• Support a student on an EHCP.
• Lead small group intervention as directed by the SENCO.
• Work on a one to one basis with students.
• Provide personal and medical care and support for individual students (full training will be provided)

Therefore, we are looking for someone who:

• Can work independently but contribute to a strong team ethos
• Is willing to work flexibly
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is able to solve problems and be proactive

Interviews:TBC

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams.

If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible.

We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.