Learning Support Assistant at Westfield School

Silverdale School; Wooburn Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Westfield School in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our growing team and help pupils with communication and interaction needs. You will work with teachers to deliver targeted support and foster a nurturing, inclusive environment.

We value staff who are patient, adaptable and willing to collaborate, with a commitment to safeguarding and high expectations for every child.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work closely with teachers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with tailored learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver learning activities and interventions.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Support positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for SEN

Relationship building

Patience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

About this Role

Learning SupportAssistant

Could You Help Shape the Future for Children with Special EducationalNeeds?

Westfield School is seeking enthusiastic, caring and dedicated LearningSupport Assistants to join our growing team. This is a rewarding opportunity tosupport children with communication and interaction needs, helping them toovercome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their fullpotential.

"Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. They feel highlyvalued by leaders and are highly motivated to help pupils achieve theirbest."

Ofsted Inspection Report, February 2024

Westfield School is a primary-agedspecial school for children with Communication and Interaction needs within themoderate learning difficulty (MLD) and mild learning disability range. Mostpupils have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), often alongsideadditional needs such as speech, language and communication difficulties,sensory processing differences, ADHD, anxiety, dyspraxia, or global developmentaldelay.

Many of our pupils join us afterfinding mainstream school environments overwhelming and challenging. AtWestfield School, we provide a calm, structured and nurturing environment wherechildren feel safe, understood and able to succeed. Visitors frequently commenton the positive atmosphere of the school, where strong relationships,personalised support and a focus on wellbeing underpin everything we do.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers andother professionals to provide tailored support for pupils, both in and out ofthe classroom. You will help deliver learning activities and interventions,promote independence and wellbeing, support positive behaviour, and contributeto a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Are patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Share our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for every child.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school community, ongoingtraining and development opportunities, and the chance to make a genuinedifference in the lives of children and their families.