Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves working closely with students who have diverse needs, providing tailored support to enhance their academic and personal development. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and implementing effective behaviour management strategies. With a focus on nurturing and therapeutic approaches, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. If you are passionate about education and eager to support students in overcoming challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free certified safeguarding training

Specialist education consultants

Remote registration process

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging students is desirable.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behaviour management according to school policies.
• Help improve students' wellbeing and manage their behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Rapport Building

Team Teach

Manual Handling

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Horizon Teachers are working with an Alternative Provision based in Brent who are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with their hard-working, yet challenging students starting after the Easter break, for the rest of the academic year, on a full-time basis.

The school caters for both Primary and Secondary aged children and many of the students at the school have challenging behaviour and may have been excluded from mainstream school.

The school provides a therapeutic approach to support and nurture children and support them according to their needs.

In this Learning Support Assistant position you will be working 1:1 and within small groups to help improve the wellbeing of the students and help manage their behaviour. You will need to be passionate to quickly build rapport with the students and experience within a similar role would be desirable.

This role will pay up to £575 per week.

What the school are looking for in their Learning Support Assistants:

• Carrying out behaviour management in line with the school's policies and procedures
• Supporting pupils inside and outside the classroom
• Accompanying and supporting students with their academic and personal development
• Being proactive in the class to ensure your learning support is tailored to each child's individual need
• Using skills learned such as Team Teach or Manual Handling (desirable)

Why Horizon Teachers:

• Each registration process all completed from home via one online link and a video call
• A team of specialist education consultants
• Great Google review from teachers and support staff 4.8* rating
• Free certified safeguarding training offered to all support staff once registered with Horizon