Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a friendly specialist school in Southwark. The role starts in September and runs 8:30am–4pm, Monday to Friday, with a daily salary of £105–£120.

You will provide 1-2-1 support for pupils with autism, ADHD and other needs, guide small group activities, and help develop communication, social and everyday life skills while supporting the class teacher. A patient, resilient and nurturing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and/or adults with learning needs.
• Degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for pupils in the classroom.
• Guide small group activities to develop skills.
• Support communication and everyday life skills while aiding the class teacher.
• Create a fun and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology / Sociology / Criminology

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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.

Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Greenwich