Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Witham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD training library

Supportive work environment

Career development

Meaningful impact

Job summary

GSL Education in Witham is hiring a Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with pupils with specific learning needs. You will support the class teacher and specialist staff to implement personalised learning plans and monitor progress.

The role is full-time, with safeguarding requirements and DBS checks, and offers competitive pay, CPD resources, and a collaborative environment that supports your professional development and makes a meaningful impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, adaptability, and genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for supporting young people to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with specific learning needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Assist with implementing individualised learning plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student.
• Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Collaboration

Student support

Job description

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting specific students with unique learning requirements. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the classroom teacher and other professionals to implement apersonalisedlearning plan tailored to the student's needs.

Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training

Position

Learning Support Assistant

Location:Witham

Salary Scale: £93- £120

Contract Type: Full-time

Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant

• As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide one-to-one support to students with specific learning needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Assist with implementing individualisededucation plans.
• As a Learning Support Assistant, you will collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student effectively.
• Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote their well-being and engagement.
• As a Learning Support Assistant, you will monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for supporting young people to learn and develop.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.