Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Painswick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Gloucester is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist school. You will provide direct 1-2-1 support for pupils with additional learning needs and assist with group activities to aid engagement and progress.

Successful candidates will have experience with learning disabilities and a relevant qualification. The role emphasises nurturing, resilience and a proactive approach to fostering emotional wellbeing and inclusive classroom participation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities.
• A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or a Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable.
• Self-motivated, resilient and nurturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for pupils in the classroom.
• Guide small group activities to reinforce learning.
• Help increase pupils' interpersonal skills, communication and everyday life skills.
• Support the class teacher with general classroom duties.
• Make the classroom a fun and exciting learning environment.

Skills

1-2-1 pupil support

Patience

Compassionate

Education

Relevant degree (Psychology/Sociology/Criminology) or Level 3 childcare

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional learning needs? Are you a compassionate, patient and dedicated individual ready to help children facing social and emotional difficulties? If yes, then you can be the role model these children need as a Learning Support Assistant.

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Gloucester

Start Date: Immediate

Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £85 to £110 per day

An innovative and friendly specialist school located in Gloucester are seeking a proactive and excitable Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as next week! The pupils in this school have Autism, ADHD, cognitive difficulties, speech and language needs, behaviour challenges and moderate learning needs. They therefore need a Learning Support Assistant who can help to enhance their learning and social skills, as well as their emotional wellbeing.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be based in the classroom, providing 1-2-1 support for pupils, as well as guiding small group activities. You will help to increase their interpersonal skills, communication and everyday life skills, and also provide support to the class teacher. Above everything else, you will help make the classroom a fun and exciting learning environment!

Why this role?

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have previous experience working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities. This could be in a professional capacity or from personal experience. A degree in a relevant field would also be desirable, such as Psychology, Sociology or Criminology, or a Level 3 qualification in childcare. The school are looking for someone who is self-motivated, resilient and nurturing.

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