Learning Support Assistant (33hrs) - Empower Students

Dorset Council; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS membership

Job summary

Dorset Council invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant at Poole High School. The role is 33 hours per week, supporting pupils with a range of academic, physical, emotional and social needs within an inclusive learning environment.

The post focuses on aiding teachers, enabling every child to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons. Strong teamwork, flexibility, and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children who are partially sighted would be advantageous
• Enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroom
• Work with energy and enthusiasm
• Flexible with the ability to work as part of a team
• Willing to work in an educational environment

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the development and learning of the children with a variety of needs
• Assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people according to safeguarding policies

Skills

Teamwork

Energy and enthusiasm

Relate to children

Flexible

Job description

Dorset Council invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant at Poole High School. The role is 33 hours per week, supporting pupils with a range of academic, physical, emotional and social needs within an inclusive learning environment.

The post focuses on aiding teachers, enabling every child to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons. Strong teamwork, flexibility, and commitment to safeguarding are essential.