Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant in Basildon. In this role, you will provide tailored academic and emotional support to students, assist teachers, and promote a positive learning environment. Candidates should have prior experience in a school or youth work setting and a strong commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or youth work setting.
• A nurturing, flexible, and reliable approach.
• A commitment to supporting students with a range of abilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored academic and emotional support to students.
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Assisting in monitoring and recording student progress.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Working closely with SEN and pastoral teams.

Skills

Teaching support

Emotional support

Communication

Behavior management

Job description

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Help Learners Thrive as a Learning Support Assistant – Basildon

GSL Education is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a secondary schools in Basildon. If you're passionate about education and creating inclusive learning environments, this is your opportunity to contribute to student success.

Your Role Will Include:
• Providing tailored academic and emotional support to students
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Assisting in monitoring and recording student progress
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Working closely with SEN and pastoral teams to meet individual needs

You Should Have:
• Previous experience in a school or youth work setting
• A nurturing, flexible, and reliable approach
• A commitment to supporting students with a range of abilities
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the Learning Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.