Learning support assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Access to a wide range of secondaryop

Dedicated support from an experienced

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a high school in Liverpool. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping students access the curriculum and develop confidence.

You will work with staff to implement support strategies, assist with SEND needs, and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment. DBS required or willing to obtain one; term-time agency position.

Qualifications

• DBS on update service or willing to obtain one.
• Patient, compassionate and approachable.
• Passionate about supporting young people in their education.
• Confident working with teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable, proactive and safeguarding-minded.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students across the school.
• Support students to access the curriculum and participate in lessons.
• Assist students with additional learning needs and SEND.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Work closely with teachers to implement individual support strategies.
• Help students manage behaviour, communication or emotional regulation.
• Support classroom activities and assist with learning resources.
• Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Job description

Location: L9 Employer: Axcis Education Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Agency – Term Time Only Pay: From £93 - £96 per day, depending on experience.

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive and inclusive high school. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential.

The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school's wider support team to provide tailored academic, social and emotional support to students. You may be supporting students 1:1, in small groups or within the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop greater confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students across the school.
• Support students to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
• Assist students with additional learning needs and SEND.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Work closely with teachers to implement individual support strategies.
• Help students manage challenges with behaviour, communication or emotional regulation where appropriate.
• Support classroom activities and assist with learning resources.
• Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a enhanced child and adult DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Patient, compassionate and approachable.
• Passionate about supporting young people in their education.
• Confident working with teenagers from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to safeguarding.
• Previous experience working within a secondary/high school or supporting students with SEND is desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Axcis Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to a wide range of secondary school opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Ongoing career guidance and professional support.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within education.
• Potential long-term and permanent positions.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to young people's education, confidence and future, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jessica Tierney

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