Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Whitby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Whitby seeks a Learning Support Assistant. This role supports students with various needs within an inclusive school environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and demonstrate empathy, good literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to student success and take advantage of opportunities for professional development. This position is essential for fostering a supportive educational atmosphere for all students.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Access to mental health and wellbeing support services

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding children in a school setting.
• Experience working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students.
• Work closely with class teachers and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
• Create a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Literacy

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a youth worker or newly qualified teaching assistant looking to develop experience? Or are you an experienced Primary School TA looking to explore working with older children?

Our opportunity

This role is ideal for youth workers or new teaching assistants looking to develop experience.

Meeting the needs of pupils at Whitby School has always been a very important part of our ethos. Whitby School is an inclusive school and aims to provide the support for all pupils.

In this role, you'll be the hero for students who need a little extra help. You'll work closely with small groups and individual students, guided by our amazing class teachers and Leadership Team. You will deliver engaging tasks set by teachers and senior staff, and inspire students to stay positive and motivated. It's all about creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive.

We are looking for a LSA who:

• Will be able to provide one-to-one, small group and in-class support for students, under the direction of the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
• Will be confident and empathetic working with students who have a range of support needs, which can include physical, learning, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Will have good literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills and have experience of supporting and working with students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Has suitable experience of working in a school environment with students and possesses an understanding of the importance of safeguarding children in a school setting.

What the school offers its staff

• supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
• A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
• Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Further details about the role

We do not accept CVs.

Previously unsuccessful applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.

When applying please take into account the following:

Employment History

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

Suitable References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.