Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Hockley; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

CPD training library

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Meaningful impact on young lives

Job summary

GSL Education in Hockley is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored support to individual students with specific learning needs. You will work closely with the classroom teacher to implement personalised learning plans and monitor progress.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge and a DBS check. You will collaborate with Special Education Coordinators and other staff to support holistic development, maintain positive relationships with students, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for supporting young people to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to specific students with learning needs, on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student effectively.
• Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote their well-being and engagement.
• Monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Initiative

Experience desirable

Youth development

Job description

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing dedicated support to specific students with unique learning requirements. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the classroom teacher and other professionals to implement a personalised learning plan tailored to the student's needs.

Position

Learning Support Assistant

Location

Hockley

Salary Scale

£85-£115

Contract Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to specific students with learning needs, on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student effectively.
• Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote their well-being and engagement.
• Monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for supporting young people to learn and develop.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses; at GSL we support your professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.