Learning Support Assistant — Inspire Student Growth

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Free CPD and development

National College access after first s

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career guidance and ongoing support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive secondary school in Milton Keynes for a full-time, long-term role. The role involves helping students engage with learning, building confidence and independence inside and outside the classroom.

You will assist with one-to-one and small-group support, work across a range of subjects and collaborate with teachers and SEND/pastoral teams to create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools preferred but not essential.
• Backgrounds in teaching assistance, SEN/SEND support, youth work, care or support work.
• Graduates encouraged to apply for experience in education.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Supporting students within lessons across a range of subjects.
• Helping pupils understand and complete learning activities.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Building positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Assisting with targeted interventions.
• Working alongside teachers, SEND and pastoral teams.
• Monitoring student engagement and providing feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Passionate about students

Patient and approachable

Strong communicator

Reliable and consistent

Calm under pressure

Adaptable to learners

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive secondary school in Milton Keynes for a full-time, long-term role. The role involves helping students engage with learning, building confidence and independence inside and outside the classroom.

You will assist with one-to-one and small-group support, work across a range of subjects and collaborate with teachers and SEND/pastoral teams to create an inclusive learning environment.