Learning Support Assistant: Empower Students & Growth

Outcomes First Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Waterloo Lodge School is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to work with boys and girls aged 11 to 17, including pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will provide individual, small group and classroom support, helping pupils access learning and work towards their goals alongside experienced teachers.

You will build positive relationships, support emotional wellbeing, monitor progress, prepare engaging resources and participate in educational visits and enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or above, or equivalent
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach to supporting young people
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• A calm and resilient attitude when faced with challenging situations
• A flexible approach and the ability to adapt your support around individual needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved in different activities and experiences
• A genuine desire to help young people grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their potential

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small group and classroom support, helping pupils access learning and work towards their individual goals
• Work alongside teachers to deliver a broad, engaging and personalised curriculum
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Support educational and behavioural programmes tailored around individual needs
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and communication
• Provide calm and consistent support for emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Monitor and record academic, social and emotional progress, sharing relevant information with the wider team
• Prepare resources and materials that help make learning engaging, accessible and enjoyable
• Get involved in educational visits, enrichment activities and learning beyond the classroom, including providing transport where required

Skills

Caring approach

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Enthusiasm

Supportive mindset

Job description

Waterloo Lodge School is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to work with boys and girls aged 11 to 17, including pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will provide individual, small group and classroom support, helping pupils access learning and work towards their goals alongside experienced teachers.

You will build positive relationships, support emotional wellbeing, monitor progress, prepare engaging resources and participate in educational visits and enrichment activities.