Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to inspire and support students in a new SEMH provision. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children by working closely with those with varied special educational needs and challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, collaborating with teachers to implement effective strategies tailored to individual learning styles. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and eager to make a difference in education, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with challenging behaviour and SEND.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and group basis.
• Manage behaviour positively and build relationships with teachers.
• Engage with pupils to promote learning and progress.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Resilience

Proactivity

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Team Teach Qualification

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Do you want to inspire the next generation and change lives? Are you a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant to inspire and support pupils in a brand new SEMH Provision in Hartlepool. The role is to start from September 2024.

The role will involve working with pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour, so the successful candidate will need to be a resilient practitioner and have excellent relationship-building skills.

The role is full-time and for the full 2024/2025 Academic Year. The School has opportunities across KS3-KS4. The right candidate will be offered a permanent placement.

The role will involve supporting the pupils with their learning and communicating effectively with Class Teachers to ensure appropriate strategies are used that are suited to the individual needs and learning styles of the pupils to allow them to engage with their learning and make excellent progress.

It is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both students and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children every day.

This role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and SEND on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner.
• Building positive relationships with Class Teachers to support pupils and discuss/implement strategies and learning activities to promote pupil progress.
• Supervising pupils at break times and lunch times as required.
• Having a “hands on” approach to supporting the pupils in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form a positive rapport with pupils.

This role requires:

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you).
• Team Teach Qualification.
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant within Schools in the UK.
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.
• A genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.
• An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply for the role promptly as the school are looking for staff to start as soon as possible.