Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Southwark this September.

You will provide 1-2-1 support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and other needs, guide small groups, and help develop communication, social and daily living skills alongside the class teacher.

Hours are 8:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a daily rate of £105–£120. A patient, resilient and nurturing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities.
• Degree in Psychology, Sociology or Criminology, or a Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable.
• Self-motivated, resilient and nurturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support in the classroom.
• Guide small group activities to develop social and learning skills.
• Support the class teacher and help create a fun learning environment.
• Help improve pupils' interpersonal and daily living skills.

Skills

1-2-1 support

Classroom support

Education

Degree in Psychology, Sociology or 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