Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Student Progress

Gosforth Group; Seaton Burn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

On-site parking

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gosforth Group is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join the Academy's Learning Support department to help students access the curriculum and achieve their best. The role supports learners with a range of needs, assists with behaviour and attendance, and contributes to a positive, inclusive classroom culture across Key Stages 3–4.

You will work alongside staff to monitor progress, adapt activities, maintain accurate records, and support safeguarding and welfare as part of a motivated team

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential
• Ability to motivate students essential
• Ability to plan own workload and meet deadlines essential
• Able to work under own initiative essential
• Ability to form effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts essential
• Ability to advise and monitor development and performance essential

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs across Key Stages 3–4
• Assist with behaviour and attendance improvement where appropriate
• Collaborate with teachers to update information and track progress
• Promote welfare and progression of students

Skills

SEND knowledge

Student support

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Numeracy

Literacy

Behaviour support

Attendance support

Job description

Gosforth Group is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join the Academy's Learning Support department to help students access the curriculum and achieve their best. The role supports learners with a range of needs, assists with behaviour and attendance, and contributes to a positive, inclusive classroom culture across Key Stages 3–4.

You will work alongside staff to monitor progress, adapt activities, maintain accurate records, and support safeguarding and welfare as part of a motivated team