Learning Support Assistant - Inspire Safe, Engaged Learners

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Sigma Trust invites applications for an Learning Support Assistant at Alton Park Junior School. The role supports teaching staff and delivers targeted help to pupils to ensure safe, happy and successful learning experiences.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children in a school setting, SEMH support, basic First Aid knowledge, and NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support or equivalent; NVQ Level 2 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school/early years environment.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and understanding of school procedures.
• NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support/Early Years or equivalent qualification/experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff.
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities as needed.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with literacy and numeracy activities.
• Support ICT use in the classroom and develop pupils' ICT competence and independence.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and keep pupils on task.

Skills

Experience with children

SEMH support

First Aid knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support/Early Years

Job description

The Sigma Trust invites applications for an Learning Support Assistant at Alton Park Junior School. The role supports teaching staff and delivers targeted help to pupils to ensure safe, happy and successful learning experiences.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children in a school setting, SEMH support, basic First Aid knowledge, and NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support or equivalent; NVQ Level 2 is advantageous.