LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Charles Darwin School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Darwin School is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join a well-established team. You will support pupils with a range of needs in class, small groups, and individual sessions under the guidance of teaching staff.

Experience with students with Special Educational Needs, including ASD and ADHD, is desirable. Strong English and Maths skills (GCSE grade C or above) and confidence with IT are important for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience of working with students with ASD and ADHD is advantageous.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, in small groups or specialised individual learning under the direction of teaching staff.
• Assist with ICT and classroom activities and support pupils across a range of subjects.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

ADHD experience

IT skills

English & Maths

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant as soon aspossible to join a well-established team supporting a range of students’ needsin class, in small groups and/or specialised individual learning. The successful candidate will work under thedirection of teaching staff to support pupils within the classroom in a rangeof different subject areas. There may, in addition, be an opportunity forfurther, separately paid duties to be undertaken during break and lunch times.

Applicantsshould ideally have experience of working with students with a range of SpecialEducational Needs and experience of working with students with ASDand ADHD would be an advantage.It would also be beneficial, but not essential, to have knowledge ortraining of a particular area of SEND.

Applicantsshould have good English and Maths skills (GCSE equivalent grade C or above)and be confident working with IT.