Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an energetic Learning Support Assistant to support the teaching and learning of pupils at Southwood School in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will inspire pupils and help them enjoy their time at school and their learning.

Experience with KS2, understanding behavioural challenges, and the ability to differentiate for diverse needs are essential. You will work closely with the year group team to foster a love of learning and be a kind, supportive role model

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in KS2.
• Knowledge/experience of children with behavioural challenges.
• Sensitivity to a wide range of needs in mainstream schools.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with year group teams.
• Passion for education and fostering a love of learning in students.
• Kind, caring, and understanding role model for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of creative and engaging lessons planned by teaching staff, aligned with the curriculum.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued.
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learning needs of students to help them achieve their best.

Skills

KS2 experience

Behavioural challenges

Inclusive classroom

Communication

Team collaboration

Love of learning

Role modelling

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support the teaching and learning of our pupils at Southwood School. We are in search of an experienced individual who can inspire our pupils and help them to enjoy their time at school and their learning. We have a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Support the delivery of creative and engaging lessons planned by the teaching staff, aligned with our curriculum
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learning needs of our students so they can achieve their best

You will:

• Have experience of working with children in KS2
• Have knowledge/experience of children with behavioural challenges
• Be sensitive to the wide range of children’s needs experienced in main stream schools
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with the year group team
• Have a passion for education and a commitment for fostering a love of learning in students
• Be kind, caring and understanding and good role model for our pupils

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.