Learning Support Assistant

Classic Education; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team in Welwyn Garden City. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of vulnerable students. You will gain extensive classroom experience, working alongside teachers to support students with special educational needs. The position offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you are motivated and eager to help children achieve their full potential, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Great working hours

Excellent rates of pay

Term-time only

Work to your schedule

Ongoing career support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Able to build confidence and motivation in students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs in the classroom.
• Provide consistency and tools for students to feel empowered.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Motivation

Calmness under Stress

Education

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Psychology

Aspiring Teacher

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of students? Academics Ltd are working as an agency with outstanding schools in and around the Welwyn Garden City area who are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistants.

This Learning Support Assistant role will give you extensive experience within the classroom, working with individuals that need additional support to succeed and is the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations for a career in education and making a positive impact in the lives of students.

This Learning Support Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates or individuals who are aspiring teachers, looking to gain experience. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs or students who require additional support to remain focused in the classroom.

Many of the students being supported face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Personal Qualities of the Learning Support Assistant:

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Benefits:

• Great working hours
• Excellent rates of pay - £90 to £100 per day depending on experience
• Term-time only
• Work to your schedule
• Ongoing career support from your dedicated consultant

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and send your updated CV.

Academics is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.