learning support assistant

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant to provide SEND support for children with complex needs at Dickens Heath School. This role involves supporting individual and small groups of children throughout the school day and requires a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification. The ideal candidate will contribute to a nurturing environment that fosters individual growth and inclusion. The position is part-time with fixed-term contract until August 2027 and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Outstanding collaboration and professional development opportunities

Commitment to wellbeing and professional development of staff

Access to a vibrant curriculum and educational facilities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working successfully with children with complex special educational needs.
• Innovative and creative practitioner who can adapt to meet individual children’s needs.
• A caring and friendly attitude towards children.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and small groups across the school day.
• Implement bespoke learning plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Collaborate with a friendly team to foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Working with children with complex special educational needs

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Organised and able to work independently

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – SEND support for children with complex needs

The Governing Body are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable learning support assistant who has a passion for supporting individual children and their specific needs. You will join our highly talented, supportive and friendly team at Dickens Heath School to provide some individual and small group support across the school day including learning and lunchtimes. Candidates need to hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or be working towards one.

• An excellent practitioner with high expectations of all children
• Proven track record of working successfully with children with complex special educational needs in a mainstream school with experience in an additional resource base or special school desirable.
• Innovative and creative practitioner who can flex and adapt to meet the individual needs of children; able to act on initiative and deliver bespoke learning plans
• Willing to invest in families
• Able to work as part of a team
• Friendly, approachable and emotionally intelligent with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised and able to work independently. A caring, friendly school community, with children who are enthusiastic, happy, well behaved and polite
• A rich educational offer that seeks to provide a vibrant curriculum; a commitment to individual growth and inclusion; access to a wealth of wider opportunities and experiences and drive for high standards of academic achievement
• Excellent facilities and a first-rate teaching environment
• A strong leadership team
• Outstanding collaboration and professional development opportunities throughout school from professionals who are experts in their field and across our substantial and powerful collaborative
• A commitment to investing into the wellbeing and professional development of each member of staff
• Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Term time only.

Contractual hours: 3 days - 19.5 hours working 08:30-15:30. Preferably, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Salary: Band C - £26,824 - £29,540 pro rata.

Dickens Heath Community Primary School is a two-form-entry primary school located in the village of Dickens Heath. Our school is a welcoming, nurturing and joyous place to be. It is a community school in name and nature, (OFSTED, 2022). Driven by our whole school vision of enabling every child to be the best version of themselves, we are a fully inclusive school where we prioritise both the personal and academic development of our pupils.