Learning Support Assistant at Dedworth Middle School

Dedworth Middle School; Windsor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedworth Middle School in Windsor, United Kingdom, invites applications for two Learning Support Assistants to join our caring team. You will work closely with Year 5–8 pupils, supporting their learning and helping them reach their goals in a supportive classroom environment.

We value empathy, patience, and a collaborative spirit, with a focus on inclusivity and enabling all learners to access the curriculum. Commitment to teamwork and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Have 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths.
• Experience as Learning Support Assistant preferred.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Understanding of inclusion and accessible curriculum.
• Effective communication with children, parents and professionals.
• Empathy, positivity and commitment to improving outcomes.
• Able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Year 5–8 with their learning.
• Assist teaching staff in day-to-day classroom activities.
• Encourage pupils to achieve their potential and build confidence.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Maintain an organized and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Empathy

Positive attitude

Organization

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

About this Role

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic, experienced, confident and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work with our Year 5-8 pupils. You will play a crucial role in supporting pupils and assisting the teaching staff. In this role, the rewards are priceless when you witness the children achieve their goals and watch their self-esteem and confidence grow. Dedworth Middle School is a supportive environment with friendly staff and a wonderful community feel.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a hard working, dedicated person who is ableto inspire, motivate and encourage pupils to help them achieve their potential.
• Be passionate and committed to supporting children with their learning
• Beenthusiastic, friendly, professional and approachable
• Have good numeracy,literacy and communication skills.
• Be organised, confident, patient, flexibleand resilient.
• Have a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities
• Be fastthinking and adaptable to different environments.
• Be able to work effectivelyin a team

We are looking for someone who:

• Preferably has experienceworking as a LSA.
• Has good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Has an understandingof inclusion and making the curriculum accessible to all learners.
• Communicates effectively with children, parents, and professionals.
• Bringsempathy, positivity, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for youngpeople.

Essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English andMaths and experience of working with external agencies and excellentadministrative skills are also key.

Please see our candidate pack for more information.