Learning Support Assistant – Level 2

Catholic Recruitment; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND Department. You will work with experienced teachers and support staff to provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers and reach their potential.

The role requires caring, patient and communicative individuals who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff, maintain professional boundaries, and contribute as a reliable

Qualifications

• Caring and patient disposition with genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils and adults.
• Calm, resilient and able to respond positively to challenging situations.
• Reliable and enthusiastic team player.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willing to learn and develop knowledge of XEND.
• Ideally experienced working with children or young people, particularly those with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and pastorally to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships within school.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Relationship building

Willing to learn

SEND experience

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring highly motivated and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our dedicated SEND Department, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide high-quality support to our pupils.

The successful candidate will have a genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. You will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and pastorally, helping them to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships within school.

• Caring, patient and approachable, with a genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils and adults
• Calm, resilient and able to respond positively to challenging situations.
• A reliable and enthusiastic team player.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willing to learn and develop their knowledge and understanding of XEND.
• Ideally experienced working with children or young people, particularly those with additional needs.

Victoria Marlor, Senior HR Administrator Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to the appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list check and satisfactory references.

As part of our Safer Recruitment Practices: online checks, social media, will be carried out for all those invited to interview.

As an employer we do not offer visa sponsorship If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK.