Learning Support Assistant

Teach Midlands; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Midlands at Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role involves supervising pupils, supporting learning activities, and working closely with teachers to deliver consistently good provision.

You will need prior experience in a similar setting, strong communication, and be prepared for an enhanced DBS check and two positive references.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting.
• Two positive references from current/previous employers.
• Enhanced DBS and medical check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs.
• Assist with development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Plan and Personal Care programmes.
• Support planning of learning activities in liaison with the teacher.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and interact as needed.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Provide feedback to pupils on progress under teacher guidance.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

“Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners”

Good with Outstanding for pupils personal development and for pupils behaviour and attitudes

OFSTED 2023

Are you keen to join a team who are passionate about putting children at the heart of everything we do?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.

Reporting directly to our Head of School, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, to support the teacher, to deliver consistently good or better provision for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, supporting both the students and the teachers, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs; ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour
• Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

Location Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 3EG, UK