Learning Support Assistant

Toot Hill School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Toot Hill School is seeking a committed support professional to assist pupils with Special Educational Needs, focusing on literacy and numeracy interventions and collaboration with teaching staff.

You will work within an education setting, applying excellent communication and teamwork skills while maintaining a calm, reliable approach to daily tasks and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to young people with SEN, including literacy and/or numeracy interventions.
• Experience of working with students in an education setting.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to establish good relationships with staff and students.
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations and respond to unanticipated problems.

Skills

SEN experience

literacy interventions

numeracy interventions

time management

prioritisation

adaptable

team player

independence

understanding of SEN

excellent communication

approachable

calm under pressure

relationship building with staff andp

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

A level or equivalent

Job description

• 5+ 4-9 GCSE including English and Maths or equivalent
• Educated to A level or equivalent
• Experience of providing support to youngpeople with SEN, particularly those with experience delivering both literacy and/or numeracy interventions
• Experience of working with students in an education setting
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Adaptable approach to work and confidence to respond and deal with unanticipated problems
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and a willingness to support others
• Capability to work independently and use own initiative as and when required
• An understanding of children with SEN
• Outstanding communication skills
• Approachable
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to establish good working relationships with teaching staff and students
• Reliable and punctual
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people