Learning Support Assistant

Redden Court School; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated individual to support students with special educational needs. You will provide individualized attention, assist teachers in delivering curriculum, and help maintain student records. The role requires a passionate approach to develop students' potential, particularly those facing challenges. The institution offers extensive career development opportunities and a variety of staff benefits, emphasizing wellbeing.

Benefits

Child places available for staff

Career development opportunities

Pension

Access to an employee assistance programme

Allocation of a Chromebook

Multi Gym access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or supporting those with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and offer emotional support.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support for students as per their Individual Education Plans.
• Assist teachers by preparing materials and maintaining student records.
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and working independently.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Ability to provide individual attention and support

Resilience

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Communication skills

Ability to use sign language

Job description

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing. All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff. If you have a positive approach, you are resilient and can enhance our team to support our young adults in overcoming barriers to their learning in order for them to achieve their full potential, we would like to talk to you. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward thinking school. This position would be suitable for someone with recent experience working with young people or has a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs. The ability to speak a second language, or to use sign language would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help for student(s) needs as identified in Individual Education Plans.
• Support the specific needs of specified students - physical, emotional and/or behavioural.
• Where directed, act as an escort on and off school premises under the direction and in the presence of the teacher for visits or off‑site educational provision.
• Support student(s) access to the curriculum, their learning in particular lessons and progress towards specific individual targets.
• Ensure that teachers are aware of the specific learning needs of identified students.
• Support students in working independently in the company of others by providing hover support.

Support for Teachers

• Assist student(s) access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources.
• Prepare materials of the specified quality and quantity.
• Help student(s) select equipment and materials relevant to their learning tasks and use them safely and correctly.
• Maintain student records by providing information to the teacher/Assistant Head in charge of Inclusion and recording, in accordance with school and faculty policy.
• Provide praise and encouragement to recognise and promote positive student behaviour in accordance with school rewards system and behaviour policies.

Wellbeing

Redden Court values its staff's well being. We endeavour to offer a holistic approach to ensure all our stakeholders are supported in their emotional, physical and mental health.

Benefits

• Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (subject to conditions).
• Career Development (apprenticeships, support towards achieving further qualifications, leadership programmes, progression opportunities, teacher training, shadow opportunities and a vast CPD programme of relevant courses).
• Pension.
• Two week October half term.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 wellbeing and counselling service, legal, financial and medical information, virtual GP and Advanced Nurse Practitioner service, online physiotherapy service, cancer awareness and nurse support).
• All teaching staff are allocated a Chromebook.
• Multi Gym available for staff use.
• Staff supervision sessions with a trained professional.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A regular staff survey consults staff and takes actions based on the results.

Application

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post before applying please feel free to contact our SEN Faculty on 01708 342293 or by emailing [e-mail]. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible. The use of AI is strictly forbidden during the application and recruitment process.