Learning Support Assistant

Horizon Teachers; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers recherche un Assistant de Soutien à l'Apprentissage qualifié pour accompagner un élève ayant des besoins éducatifs spéciaux. Le candidat travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les enseignants et les thérapeutes pour favoriser le développement émotionnel et communicatif de l'élève. Ce rôle impactera significativement l'expérience scolaire de l'enfant et implique des responsabilités variées, allant du soutien individuel à la gestion du comportement. Postulez et devenez agent de changement dans la vie d'apprenants jeunes.

Benefits

Flexibilité de travail

Opportunités de progression de carrière

Accès à des formations continues

Qualifications

• Qualification pertinente requise, telle que NVQ Level 1.
• Compréhension de base de l'ICT.
• Savoir-faire en matière de santé et de bien-être.

Responsibilities

• Soutien 1:1 et en groupe avec les besoins d'apprentissage des élèves.
• Assister l'enseignant dans les activités d'apprentissage.
• Promouvoir l'inclusion et le bien-être dans la salle de classe.

Skills

Communication

Travail en équipe

Résilience

Patience

Attitude positive

Education

NVQ Level 1 en Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

ICT

Job description

We are looking for a Qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
You will work closely with teachers and therapists to support learning, communication, and emotional development, ensuring the pupil is included and able to make progress in a nurturing, safe environment.
This is a fulfilling role where your care and commitment will make a lasting impact on a child's school experience.

Key responsibilities:

• 1:1 and group support with pupils learning, communication, and emotional needs
• Assist the teacher in delivering and evaluating learning activities
• Help manage behaviour and encourage independence
• Promote inclusion and wellbeing inside and outside the classroom
• Participate in breaktime supervision, educational visits, and ICT-based learning
• Maintain awareness of the pupil's EHCP and ensure provision is followed

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• A basic understanding of ICT
• Awareness of safeguarding, health and wellbeing
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Down Syndrome is desirable
• First Aid trained or willingness to undertake training

Why chose Horizon Teachers?

• We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8 Google review rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped previously.
• A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience including many ex-teachers.
• Flexibility: Balance teaching with your lifestyle through daily supply, long-term or permanent.
• Competitive Pay: Receive fair compensation that values your expertise.
• Career Progression: Take advantage of excellent opportunities for career development within our partner schools.
• Continuous CPD Opportunities: all candidates receive access to a wide range of CPD courses delivered by an expert-in-house trainer (ex-head teacher) at a heavily discounted price.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, we're committed to a recruitment process that's fair accessible and free from bias.
Apply today and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners as a Learning Support Assistant.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.