Learning Support Assistant

Family Care Group; Rodington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in special educational needs seeks dedicated Learning Support Assistants to enhance the lives of young people. The role involves providing tailored support within a small, nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and committed to fostering positive educational outcomes.

Benefits

Extensive training and career progression

Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension

Long Service Rewards

Sick pay after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is essential.
• A nurturing and patient approach is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving targets.
• Promote emotional regulation and resilience.
• Build trusting relationships and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Patience

Collaboration

Education

Experience working with children or young people

Job description

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Are you are seeking a rewarding role improving the lives of young people? We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team.

About us:

Rodenhurst School provides individualised SEN education within a tailored therapeutic learning environment specialising in SEMH needs.

We are a family feel school who have recently been rated Good by OFSTED and are proud of the strong bonds we have established to support our pupils and to have been recognised as encompassing Family Care's mission of 'healing pasts, building futures'.

We cater for up to 15 pupils, all of whom have an EHC plan. And are looking for a dynamic and creative learning support assistants to join our close nit and dedicated team.

Small student numbers mean we can give our very best to the young people who come through our doors every day, whether that is a role model to look up to, or a safe person to trust.

The LSA role involves supporting these young people with their education and enabling them to be the best they can be and supporting them to discover and achieve towards their future aspirations.

We are situated within the beautiful Shropshire countryside, with views of the Wrekin within commuting distance of both Telford and Shrewsbury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning activities
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and social development through therapeutic approaches
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised targets
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent, empathetic responses to behaviour
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and engaging classroom environment
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A nurturing, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• A team player who values collaboration and reflection
• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
  
  

What we Offer:

• Salary: Up to £13 per hour
• Extensive training and career progression (support to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce)
• Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards
• Sick pay after qualifying period
  
  

Full time hours: 34 per week (Term Time + INSET days)

Work Location: In person

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. To uphold this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS check, comprehensive references, and appropriate online and social media checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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