Learning Support Assistant Level 2

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

YOUR ROLE

We are looking to appoint a brilliant and suitably qualified Support Assistant who is passionate, pro-active and 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, supporting with learning and also with behaviour and attendance issues as appropriate. The Learning Support Department works across all Key Stages to ensure up-to-date and accurate information 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

1. Good knowledge of SEND
2. A sympathetic understanding of the broad needs of students ages 11-16
3. Experience supporting young people with 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, flexible manner and is an effective team player
9. Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
10. A high degree of emotional intelligence
11. Problem solving skills with a high level of 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

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

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

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

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

Experience

Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations

Experience of providing learning support to students

Personal Attributes

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students essential

Empathy for children and young people facing barriers to their learning essential

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.