Learning Support Assistant: Empower Students to Thrive

Ruskin Academy; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our school team. The role focuses on ensuring pupils receive supportive, safe access to learning activities and working closely with teachers to maintain consistently good or better provision for students.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and communicate well with pupils, parents and staff, supporting both students and teachers while upholding safeguarding commitments and DBS requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting and ability to support pupils.
• Capable of supporting both students and teaching staff.
• Personable with good communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs; ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Support learning activities in liaison with the teacher to help pupils achieve learning goals
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

Lion Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our school team. The role focuses on ensuring pupils receive supportive, safe access to learning activities and working closely with teachers to maintain consistently good or better provision for students.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and communicate well with pupils, parents and staff, supporting both students and teachers while upholding safeguarding commitments and DBS requirements.