Learning Support Assistant - Empowering Every Student

The Supply Register Ltd.; Sparkwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for Notre Dame School in Plymouth. You will support teachers, work with individuals and groups, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with lessons, managing resources, supporting literacy and numeracy, and helping students develop confidence and positive attitudes. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a positive approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons across the curriculum.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning and develop key skills.
• Provide additional support to students who may have special educational needs, disabilities or other learning needs.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources and learning materials.
• Support students with their literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and contribute to maintaining a calm, safe and productive learning environment.
• Follow individual learning plans, strategies and guidance provided by teaching and support staff.
• Monitor students' progress and provide relevant feedback to teachers.
• Support students during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, trips and other school activities where required.
• Promote equality, inclusion, respect and positive relationships throughout the school community.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students, families and school matters.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour and confidentiality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SEND staff, parents/carers and other professionals where appropriate.
• Undertake relevant training and participate in professional development as required.

Skills

Interest in child support

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Teamwork

Positive student relationships

Organisation

Safeguarding commitment

Confidentiality

Job description

The Supply Register Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for Notre Dame School in Plymouth. You will support teachers, work with individuals and groups, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with lessons, managing resources, supporting literacy and numeracy, and helping students develop confidence and positive attitudes. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and families.