Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring to support learners, Aspire People is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Northampton. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to help students engage with learning and overcome barriers, alongside teachers and pastoral staff.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient and committed to inclusive education, building positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries to support pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school setting.
• Patient, approachable and supportive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Commitment to inclusion and helping every student succeed.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students in the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers to support student learning and engagement.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and organisational skills.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Assist students with accessing and completing classroom activities.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Contribute to wider pastoral and academic support.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inclusion

Professional boundaries

Job description

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference to their education.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students in the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers to support student's learning and engagement.
• Help students develop their confidence, independence and organisational skills.
• Support students who may have additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Assist students with accessing and completing classroom activities.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Contribute to the wider pastoral and academic support provided by the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• Is patient, approachable and supportive.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Is committed to inclusion and helping every student succeed.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching and pastoral staff.
• Is reliable, proactive and willing to contribute positively to school life.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks