Learning Support Assistant

Laurus Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Grove High School seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on supporting students with learning needs, promoting their independence and self-esteem. The position offers a professional learning program and is contracted for 32 hours per week during term time only.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional learning program

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Sound educational background with GCSEs.
• Experience with special educational needs is advantageous.
• Experience delivering interventions in small groups or one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to enhance student progress.
• Support identified students in classroom and small group settings.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable young people

Ability to promote independence

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Hazel Grove High School is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic role for someone passionate about supporting students with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support and empower students to reach their full potential. If you are committed to an inclusive education and have the skills to work collaboratively with the SENCO across the school, we would love to hear from you.

Here at the Laurus Trust, we provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that positively impacts our young people. We are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing students' progress while promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. A comprehensive professional learning program is in place, and all schools have designated workspaces for staff. We offer a broad range of SEND training focused on whole school issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become their best, we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted for 32 hours per week, Term Time Only. You will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during school holidays unless required by the contract. In total, you will work for a minimum of 37 weeks out of 52.

Job Purpose (For further details, please see the Job Description below):

• Work with teachers to enhance student progress, while promoting independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
• Support identified students within the classroom environment, in small group situations, in mainstream and resource base classes.

Key Skills and Experiences

• Sound educational background, including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people and/or those with special educational needs.
• Experience delivering interventions to small groups or on a one-to-one basis is advantageous.

To learn more about our offerings, including employee benefits and professional development opportunities, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value work/life balance, which can boost motivation, morale, and performance. We are committed to flexible arrangements whenever feasible, including part-time roles, term-time working, job-sharing, and compressed hours.

To apply, please complete the application form by clicking 'Fast apply'. Full applications are required as CVs will not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Closing date: Monday 16th June at 9am.

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Hazel Grove High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.