Learning Support Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon School in Lowestoft is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join its dedicated team. The role provides support to teachers, pupils, and the curriculum, working under teacher direction in whole-class, small-group, or one-to-one settings.

We value expert communication, outstanding listening, strong organisation, and a commitment to safeguarding children. The post is permanent, term-time only at 39 weeks per year, with 35 hours per week, and the salary is pro rata.

Qualifications

• Provide support to the teacher and students and assist in teaching the curriculum.
• Work under the direction of the teacher in whole class, small group, or one-to-one settings.
• Respond to unexpected problems and situations independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher and students in the curriculum.
• Work with whole class, small groups, or individual pupils.
• Respond to unexpected problems and situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Subject knowledge

Relationship building

Friendly demeanor

Organisation

Work ethic

Community building

High expectations

Job description

• Horizon School
• Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TD
• Salary: £26,017 – £26,847 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only
• Contract: Permanent,required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5653

Job share considered.

Horizon School is a Pupil Referral Unit that supports schools and pupils in the Northern Area of Suffolk.

At Horizon School, we support young people who have been unable to succeed in mainstream education. Here they are given a second chance with support and challenge to help them achieve their potential. We are now seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Horizon School.

The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the teacher and through this to students and to the teaching of the curriculum. To work under the direction of the teacher, whether in the whole class, a small group, or with an individual pupil.

We are looking for a professional who has:

• expert communication skills
• superior listening skills
• deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter
• the ability to build caring relationships with students
• friendliness and approachability
• excellent preparation and organisation skills
• strong work ethic
• community-building skills
• high expectations for all.

You will be expected to have considerable expertise/specialism. The work will involve responding independently to unexpected problems and situations.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.