Learning Support Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their Additional Learning Support Team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to students with learning difficulties, helping them achieve their best outcomes. You will work closely with the Student Support team, assisting in planning and reviewing learning activities. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about education and helping others, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Access to local government pensions scheme

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Health & wellbeing benefits schemes

Flexible working hours

Parking available at all sites

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of SEND, ALS, and EHCPs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in and out of class support for students with learning difficulties.
• Assist in planning and reviewing learning with curriculum staff.

Skills

Supporting students with learning difficulties

Dealing with challenging behaviour

Personal care assistance

Literacy and numeracy support

Education

Maths and English L2/C grade

Adult learner support qualification

Job description

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £23,971 FTE (Pro-rata £8,571.75) per annum

Hours: Part time (16 hours per week for 37 weeks worked Term time plus 1 training week)

The Role

Our clients are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work within their busy Additional Learning Support Team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide in and out of class support to assist students with learning difficulties/disabilities to help them achieve their best possible outcomes. This may be supporting with personal care and/or literacy and numeracy.

You will be a key part of the Student Support team, and will assist in the planning, preparation & reviewing of learning in conjunction with relevant curriculum staff, providing feedback and carrying out reviews as appropriate to ensure students are making expected progress and working towards outcomes.

You will have the personal skills to be able to effectively support students, dealing with challenging behaviour when it arises, and helping them to develop their own coping strategies.

Skills And Qualifications

You will have the personal skills and experience to be able to effectively support students, dealing with challenging behaviour when it arises, and helping them to develop their own coping strategies. You will have experience supporting students in an educational setting and knowledge of SEND, ALS and EHCPs.

You will need to hold or be working towards your Maths and English L2/C grade to be considered for this role and be willing to work towards an adult learner support or equivalent qualification.

Department Info

In this role you will work closely with members of the Additional Learning Support and Curriculum department teams. You will report directly to the LSA Coordinator and liaise closely with tutors to support learners within the classroom environment.

Benefits

• Access to the local government pensions scheme
• Access to the gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of the sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications

To Apply

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