Learning Support Assistant

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free refreshments

Free on-site car parking

LGPS pension

Discounts via staff platform

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wymondham College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) to support students with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with the SENCO to develop care plans, administering medical support as required, and fostering a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) and previous experience with young people. A supportive school community and staff benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with young people in a classroom or similar environment would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with SENCO to develop the student's care plan as the student develops.
• Administer medical support as per individual Medical Care Plans with any necessary training.
• Collaborate with teachers to help the student learn in group and individual settings.
• Clarify and explain instructions; ensure the student can use equipment and materials.
• Motivate and develop a good working relationship with the student; support weaker areas as needed.
• Help the student concentrate and finish work; meet physical needs while encouraging independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Planning & organisation

Flexibility & resilience

Responsibility

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Wymondham

Salary: FTE £26,016 £26,847 per annum, Pro rata £20,385 £21,412 per hour including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term until August 2027, 38.5 hours per week

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.

The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.

Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service. The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a Learning Support Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Learning Support Assistant are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE
• Previous experience working with young people in a classroom or similar environment would be desirable.

JOB SPECIFICATION

General Responsibilities

Learning Support Assistants are responsible to the SENCO, for providing support to students with special educational needs.

Specific Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

• Work with the student and SENCO to develop the student s care plan as the student develops;
• To administer medical support as set out in individual students Medical Care Plans, following any necessary training to undertake such duties
• Work collaboratively with the teachers, to aid the student to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own including:
• clarifying and explaining instructions;
• ensuring the student is able to use equipment and materials provided;
• motivating, encouraging and developing a good working relationship with the student;
• assisting in weaker areas as identified and indicated by the SENCO and teacher;
• helping the student to concentrate on and finish work set;
• meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence;

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct. The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

The post holder shall participate in the Trust s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.