Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Student Potential

Saint Benedict, a Catholic Voluntary Academy; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEN and Inclusion Team. You will support students to access learning, develop independence and reach their potential in the classroom and beyond.

Working with teachers, you will deliver targeted interventions, build confidence and help students with SEND progress. You’ll foster an inclusive, supportive environment, and uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and high literacy and

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy for students.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups, including those with SEND.
• Help students access learning, develop independence and celebrate progress.
• Deliver targeted interventions to build confidence, skills and achievement.
• Support students' emotional, social and educational development.
• Work with teachers and colleagues to create an inclusive, positive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C+)

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification desirable

Job description

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEN and Inclusion Team. You will support students to access learning, develop independence and reach their potential in the classroom and beyond.

Working with teachers, you will deliver targeted interventions, build confidence and help students with SEND progress. You’ll foster an inclusive, supportive environment, and uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and high literacy and