Learning Support Assistant — In‑Class & SEND Key Worker

The Park Community School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Park Community School in Swindon is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to support learning in classrooms across a range of subjects, with a focus on students with additional needs. You will be a key worker for identified students, helping them access learning and reach their potential.

You will work under teaching staff with the SEND team to support wellbeing, development and independence, liaising with parents and carers as needed. DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting children or young people.
• Basic understanding of adolescent development and learning needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both students and adults.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality in-class support to help students access the curriculum.
• Acting as a key worker for identified students, promoting progress and wellbeing.
• Supporting pupils’ welfare, personal development and emotional needs, especially SEND.
• Assisting with learning activities as directed by teaching staff.
• Offering clerical and administrative support to ensure SEND records are accurate.
• Monitoring student engagement and sharing observations with teachers and SEND leaders.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and modelling high expectations.
• Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and health & safety policies.
• Supervising at break/lunch times and accompanying students on trips as needed.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Adolescent development

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Positive relationships

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

The Park Community School in Swindon is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to support learning in classrooms across a range of subjects, with a focus on students with additional needs. You will be a key worker for identified students, helping them access learning and reach their potential.

You will work under teaching staff with the SEND team to support wellbeing, development and independence, liaising with parents and carers as needed. DBS disclosure is required.