Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to enhance the education of vulnerable young people. This rewarding role involves working closely with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will lead personalized learning programs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. Join a supportive team that prioritizes your well-being and offers exceptional employee benefits, including mental health support and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
• Ability to create a supportive learning environment for students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing work programmes for pupils with special needs.
• Support the class teacher in managing and organizing pupils in the classroom.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring equal opportunities to learn.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Experience working with relevant age groups

Experience working with children with additional needs

Experience of general clerical/administrative work

Training in relevant strategies in curriculum

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant, Newton by the Sea

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Newton by the Sea, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum

Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Start Date: April/May 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant based at our Newton Abbot / Ashburton school(s), you will be a key member of our team, enhancing the education of our students. This is a great opportunity in a growing school with excellent opportunities to build experience working amongst young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and coordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You should demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Following a thorough induction program, your duties will include:

• Work under the guidance of the Deputy Principal and class teacher in planning and implementing work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils with special needs.
• Provide general support to the class teacher in managing and organizing pupils with special needs in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Key Skills Required

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Experience of general clerical/administrative work.
• Training in relevant strategies in curriculum or learning area.

About us

School for Inspiring Talents (SfIT) is an independent day school supporting the most vulnerable young people aged 5-16 who face behavioral, emotional, or educational challenges, including those on the autistic spectrum, with additional difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders, or trauma backgrounds.

Our goal is for every student to achieve their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we offer an alternative to residential education, fostering independence and social skills in a supportive environment.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Employee Benefits

We prioritize your health and wellbeing with an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and health checks

Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform include:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.