Learning Support Assistant for SEND | Empower Students

THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST; Paignton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Paignton Academy are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis, working across our Borough Road and Waterleat Road sites.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing the support and encouragement they need to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups
• Support students to access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons
• Assist with planned learning activities and targeted interventions
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Support students' academic, social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND and pastoral colleagues
• Monitor students' progress and wellbeing, sharing relevant information with colleagues

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups
• Support students to access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons
• Assist with planned learning activities and targeted interventions
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Support students' academic, social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND and pastoral colleagues
• Monitor students' progress and wellbeing, sharing relevant information with colleagues

Job description

Paignton Academy are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis, working across our Borough Road and Waterleat Road sites.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing the support and encouragement they need to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.