Learning Support Assistant

The Toynbee School; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toynbee School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEN in a mainstream KS3/KS4 setting. The role focuses on resilience, patience and encouragement to learn, with opportunities for progression.

Previous experience is not essential, but proven literacy and numeracy at GCSE level or above are required. This position is ideal for those aiming to gain experience in a secondary school or considering a future career in teaching, with strong value placed on supporting

Qualifications

• Proven literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEN in KS3/KS4 within a mainstream context.
• Assist across the curriculum and promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Patience

Initiative

Education

GCSEs (C or above)

Job description

We have a vacancy in our SEN department to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and support them across the curriculum.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.

This post is particularly aimed at those looking to gain experience of working in a secondary school setting or at graduates considering a future career in teaching. The role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents and staff at Toynbee.