Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a Leeds secondary school for the remainder of the current term. This full-time position involves supporting students in lessons, aiding engagement and progression, with some 1:1 and small-group support.

You will work closely with teachers to boost learning, promote positive behaviour and foster an inclusive classroom environment for pupils across key stages.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Passion for supporting young people to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across a range of subjects.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning and student progress.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions where required.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and engagement.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and adaptable

Relationship building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Leeds Secondary School

Full-Time | Immediate Start | Until End of Current Term

A well-regarded secondary school in Leeds is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team for the remainder of the current term.

This role will involve primarily supporting students within the classroom, helping them to engage with learning and achieve their potential. There will also be some 1:1 and small-group support for students who require additional assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across a range of subjects.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning and student progress.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions where required.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and engagement.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Passion for supporting young people to succeed.

The School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive environment.
• Excellent leadership and staff support.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a highly regarded Leeds secondary school.
• A rewarding role making a real difference to students' education.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and DBS checks