Learning Support Assistant

Randstad Education; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Extensive grounds

Team days and events

Supportive management

Brilliant career progression

Fully funded training and quals

Job summary

Randstad Education in Haywards Heath is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join an inclusive, friendly school. This permanent, term-time role offers on-the-job training and fully funded qualifications to progress your career, with daily hours 8:45am–4.45pm, Monday to Friday, and on-site parking.

You will support students aged 5-18 with a range of difficulties, including autism, providing 1:1 help, group activities, and general wellbeing support under the teacher’s guidance, while enjoying

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with various learning difficulties.
• Understanding of students with special needs.
• Willingness to learn and build relationships.
• Confidence to support the lead in groups and in different educational subjects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in approach to education.
• GCSE Maths and English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing teaching assistance defined according to weekly/daily/sessional planning.
• Working 1:1 with students.
• Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher.
• Working individually with learners/students to develop work.
• Supporting the general wellbeing of learners within the structure of the school.
• Monitoring and evaluating students learning under the guidance of the teacher.
• Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place.
• Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas.

Skills

Special needs understanding

SEND experience

Learner support

Relationship building

Group support

Flexible approach

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Job title - Learning Support Assistant

Location - Haywards Heath

Salary - £20500-£23000 Per annum

Permanent Role /Term time only

Monday to Friday 8:45am -4.45pm

Do you want to join an inclusive and friendly school that can support you in taking the next steps in your career? That could be offering you on the job training and fully funding a qualification to take you to the next stage and beyond!

Are you passionate about changing the lives of vulnerable children and young people?

Would you like to qualify and advance your career whilst earning?

Get ready to ensure your students have an exciting and social school experience by enabling them to access an interactive and practical curriculum! This outstanding special needs school near Haywards Heath caters for students aged 5-18 who have a variety of learning difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). You will be joining an approachable and experienced team who will support you in your training and advancing your career.

School Benefits:

• On site parking
• Extensive grounds
• Team days and events
• Supportive management
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications to advance your career

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing teaching assistance defined according to weekly/daily/sessional planning
• Working 1:1 with students
• Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• Working individually with learners/students to develop work.
• Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
• Monitoring and evaluating students learning under the guidance of the teacher
• Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas

Key skills and experience needed:

• The ability to work with learners that have various learning difficulties
• An understanding of the students with special needs
• Willingness to learn and build relationships with learners
• Confidence to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects
• The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team
• Flexibility in their approach to education
• Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• GSCE Maths and English