Learning Support Assistant

remedyrecruitmentgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group in Southwark, South East London, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD and other needs. The role involves 1-2-1 and small group work, helping to develop social and communication skills, and to create a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, self-motivated, and resilient, with experience in similar settings or from personal experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning needs or disabilities.
• Degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable."

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for pupils in the classroom.
• Guide small group activities and interventions.
• Help develop interpersonal, communication and everyday life skills.
• Support the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Create a fun and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dedicated

Self-motivated

Resilient

Nurturing

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Criminology

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSASecondarySENSELON) South East London, England

Role:Learning Support Assistant
Location:Southwark
Start Date:September
Hours:8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Salary:£105 to £120 per day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional learning needs? Are you a compassionate, patient and dedicated individual ready to help children facing social and emotional difficulties? If yes, then you can be the role model these children need as a Learning Support Assistant.

An innovative and friendly specialist school located in Southwark are seeking a proactive and excitable Learning Support Assistant to join their team this September. The pupils in this school have Autism, ADHD, cognitive difficulties, speech and language needs, behaviour challenges and moderate learning needs. They therefore need a Learning Support Assistant who can help to enhance their learning and social skills, as well as their emotional wellbeing.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be based in the classroom, providing 1-2-1 support for pupils, as well as guiding small group activities. You will help to increase their interpersonal skills, communication and everyday life skills, and also provide support to the class teacher. Above everything else, you will help make the classroom a fun and exciting learning environment!

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have previous experience working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities. This could be in a professional capacity or from personal experience. A degree in a relevant field would also be desirable, such as Psychology, Sociology or Criminology, or a Level 3 qualification in childcare. The school are looking for someone who is self-motivated, resilient and nurturing.