Learning Support Assistant — Inspire Young Minds

Windwhistle Primary School; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the year groups, delivering targeted interventions and helping with learning, wellbeing and personal development.

No formal qualification is required, though a Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare or Early Years would be advantageous; the role offers term-time, fixed-term hours and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is required, but a Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare or Early Years would be advantageous.
• We welcome applications from candidates with experience in learning support, childcare, health & social care, NHS or youth/community work.
• Volunteering with children and young people is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support and delivering targeted interventions.
• Working on a 1:1 basis with pupils with SEND, including autism and complex needs.
• Supporting children with social, emotional and communication difficulties.
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping to create a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with personal care and medical needs in line with individual care plans.

Skills

Learning support

Education

Childcare

Healthcare/NHS experience

Volunteering with children

Education

Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the year groups, delivering targeted interventions and helping with learning, wellbeing and personal development.

No formal qualification is required, though a Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare or Early Years would be advantageous; the role offers term-time, fixed-term hours and a competitive salary.