Learning Support Assistant

SAMpeople; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Burgess Hill Academy in West Sussex is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Additional Learning Support team. The role supports SEND/EHCP students across subjects, helping them access mainstream lessons and Intervention sessions.

You will work 30 hours per week term time only plus inset days, with 1:1 and small group support, and use our digital systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, good communication and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Workable knowledge of IT (Word, Excel, Outlook and other Office programs) essential
• Ability to work in a discreet and sensitive manner. essential
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised. essential
• Experience of working within a school or with young people
• Experience of working with SIMS

Responsibilities

• Support students to access lessons across the school.
• Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with.
• Build students’ self-esteem and confidence.
• Monitor, record and report on student progress.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.

Skills

IT proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Organisation under pressure

Teamwork

Discretion and sensitivity

Student support

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Tools

SIMS

Job description

30 hours per week term time only plus inset days

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and successful Additional Learning Support team. The role involves working closely with our SEND/EHCP students across a range of subjects to support students’ learning in mainstream classes and in specific Intervention sessions.

As a Teaching Assistant you would:

• Support students to access lessons across the school;
• Develop an understanding of the needs of the students you will be working with;
• Build students’ self-esteem and confidence;
• Monitor, record and report on student progress;
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.

If you have a genuine passion for education, and a desire to make a positive difference, excellent organisation and communication skills and a friendly and professional manner then we would be interested to hear from you.The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive, supportive relationship with our more vulnerable students.They will be flexible and able to adapt both to the developing needs of the students and the requirements of the teacher and department.The ability to work calmly under pressure and a willingness to learn and work with our digital systems will be required.

First aid/diabetic experience is preferred but not essential.

Please note, we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Skills

Experience

Workable knowledge of IT (Word, Excel, Outlook and other Office programs) essential

Ability to work in a discreet and sensitive manner. essential

Ability to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised. essential

Experience of working within a school or with young people

Experience of working with SIMS

Personal Attributes

Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships with students and staff. essential

Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptions essential

Passionate about advocating for children/young people with SEN and a willingness to develop knowledge. essential

Qualifications

GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths (grade C/4+) essential

The Burgess Hill Academy

School Office

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Sussex Learning Trust
Broad Street
Cuckfield
West Sussex
RH17 5DP

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.

SLT Full Support Staff inc double grades MAT | SCP3 - SCP4