Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Gravesend, Kent. This role offers a first-step opportunity for graduates to support pupils with special educational needs, with exposure to therapy teams and on-site therapy resources.

Key duties include classroom support, pastoral care, and delivering targeted interventions 1:1 or in small groups. Enhanced DBS may be required depending on the assignment and location.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or experience working with children or young people.
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to working in an inclusive framework, working closely with class teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
• Classroom management and organisation.
• Behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students, and deescalate situations.
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener.
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students, delivering interventions.

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Experience working with children or young people

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Gravesend - Kent - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - LSA - Special Needs - Primary - Secondary - Therapy

Gravesend- Kent - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - LSA - Special Needs - Primary - Secondary - Therapy

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work at a specialist school.

This Learning Support Assistant role is a perfect opportunity for a graduate looking to gain their first experience working with young people with special educational needs, as well as someone looking for the next step in their career to specialise in working with pupils, or aspring Therapists.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with various therapy teams including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, if this is a career path you are interested in exploring. This school has their own Therapy Department on site, staffed by qualified therapists and therapy assistants. This is an exciting chance to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience.

Entry requirements for a Learning Support Assistant:

• Undergraduate Degree or experience working with children or young people
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities and behaviours

Job role and responsibilities for a Learning Support Assistant:

• Commitment to working in an inclusive framework, working closely with class teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator
• Classroom management and organisation
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students, and deescalate situations
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students, delivering interventions

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Role: Learning Support Assistant, SEN

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.