Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Learning Support Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the education of students with diverse needs. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing support to young people facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, you will be part of a dedicated team striving to help students achieve their full potential. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts valid in the UK and abroad

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs is essential.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing work programs for pupils with special needs.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all pupils.

Skills

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Experience working with relevant age groups

Experience with children with additional needs

Experience of general clerical work

Training in relevant strategies

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant, Newton in Makerfield

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Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Newton in Makerfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum

Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Start Date: April/May 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant based at our Newton Abbot / Ashburton school(s), you will be a key member of our team, enhancing the education of our students. This is a great opportunity in a growing school with excellent opportunities to build experience working amongst young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and coordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You will demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include:

• Work under the guidance of the Deputy Principal and class teacher in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils with special needs.
• Provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of pupils with special needs in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Key Skills Required

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Experience of general clerical/administrative work.
• Training in relevant strategies in curriculum or learning area.

About us

School for Inspiring Talents (SfIT) is an independent day school supporting the most vulnerable young people aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including behavioral, emotional, and educational challenges, often exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties include sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders, or those having faced trauma.

Our goal is for every student to achieve their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we offer an alternative to residential education, supporting students to develop independence and social skills while living at home.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks

Additionally, through our Flexible Benefits Platform, you can choose benefits that suit you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Numerous discounts valid in the UK and abroad

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.