Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

Gosforth Group is seeking a pro-active Support Assistant for its Learning Support department within a Newcastle area academy. The role focuses on assisting students with a range of needs, supporting learning, behaviour and attendance while collaborating with teachers to maintain welfare and progress.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, high emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality student support in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of SEND.
• Sympathetic understanding of 11–16 year olds' broad needs.
• Experience supporting young people with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality student support.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.
• Approachable, flexible and an effective team player.
• Resilience and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Problem solving with initiative.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs in learning and behaviour.
• Assist teachers with information and support for class activities.
• Contribute to student welfare and progress across the school.
• Support attendance and engagement with curriculum and school life.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Student welfare focus

Communication skills

Team player

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Resilience

Problem solving

Numeracy and literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking to appoint a brilliant and suitably qualified Support Assistant who is passionate,pro‑activeand innovative to join the Academy’s successful Learning Support department.The successful candidate will play a key role in working alongside students with a range of needs,supportingwith learningand alsowith behaviour and attendance issues asappropriate.The Learning Support Department works across all Key Stages to ensure up‑to‑date andaccurateinformation is available for class teachers, and that students are supported to ensure they can access the curriculum.The post is ideal for someone who is focussed on student welfare and progress and keen to be an integral part of the many varied aspects of school life.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals whohave:

1. Good knowledge of SEND
2. A sympathetic understanding ofthebroad needs of students ages 11-16
3. Experience supportingyoung peoplewith learning difficulties or disabilities
4. Strong organisational and time management skills
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
6. A commitment to providing high-quality student support
7. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
8. An approachable, flexiblemannerandis aneffective team player
9. Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
10. A high degree of emotional intelligence
11. Problem solving skillswitha high levelof initiative
12. Excellent numeracy/literacy skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
6. A school with its community at heart
7. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.