Learning Support Assistant: 1:1 & Neurodiversity Hub

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Sutton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Access to extensive professional devop

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

50% fee discount for GDST schools

Interest free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of

Job summary

Sutton High School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (with Level 3 training or above) to work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a named senior school pupil in receipt of an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) for communication needs and to provide support to students in the Neurodiversity Hub.

You will join a team of Learning Support Assistants in our Senior School Neurodiversity Team, based in our Neurodiversity Hub, developing study skills and assisting with social interactions

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting with ability to support a named pupil on a 1:1 basis.
• Level 3 training or above for Learning Support roles.
• Excellent communication and ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a named pupil with EHCP for communication needs.
• Support learners in the Neurodiversity Hub, facilitating independent work and study skills.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Empathy

Education

TA qualification (NVQ / NNEB / City & Guilds / BTEC) or equivalent

Job description

Sutton High School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (with Level 3 training or above) to work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a named senior school pupil in receipt of an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) for communication needs and to provide support to students in the Neurodiversity Hub.

You will join a team of Learning Support Assistants in our Senior School Neurodiversity Team, based in our Neurodiversity Hub, developing study skills and assisting with social interactions