Learning Support Assistant

Randstad Education; Godalming; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Extensive grounds

Team days/events

Supportive management

Career progression

Fully funded training

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a special needs school near Godalming. You will work with students aged 5-18, supporting personalised activities and 1:1 and small group work under the guidance of teachers.

The role is permanent, term-time only, with classroom-based training and on-site parking. The school offers funded training and qualifications to advance your career, a friendly team, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with various learning difficulties.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small group activities.
• GCSE Maths and English at required level.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching assistance according to planning.
• Support learners 1:1 and in groups.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and management.
• Support learners' wellbeing within the school routine.
• Monitor and support learning under teacher guidance.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Group activities

Team collaboration

Behaviour support

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Job title - Learning Support Assistant

Location - Godalming, Surrey

Salary - £20500-£23000 Per annum

Permanent Role /Term time only

Monday to Friday 8:45am -4.45pm

Do you want to join an inclusive and friendly school that can support you in taking the next steps in your career? That could be offering you on the job training and fully funding a qualification to take you to the next stage and beyond!

Are you passionate about changing the lives of vulnerable children and young people?

Would you like to qualify and advance your career whilst earning?

Get ready to ensure your students have an exciting and social school experience by enabling them to access an interactive and practical curriculum! This outstanding special needs school near Godalming caters for students aged 5-18 who have a variety of learning difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). You will be joining an approachable and experienced team who will support you in your training and advancing your career.

School Benefits:

• On site parking
• Extensive grounds
• Team days and events
• Supportive management
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications to advance your career

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing teaching assistance defined according to weekly/daily/seasonal planning
• Working 1:1 with students
• Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• Working individually with learners/students to develop work.
• Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
• Monitoring and evaluating students learning under the guidance of the teacher
• Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas

Key skills and experience needed:

• The ability to work with learners that have various learning difficulties
• Confidence to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects
• The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team
• Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essentialEligibility to work in the UK
• GSCE Maths and English

Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.