Learning Support Assistant - Literacy & Numeracy Champion

The Stockwood Park Academy; Luton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stockwood Park Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning for individuals or groups of students. You will contribute to students' intellectual and social development and support achievement in Literacy and Numeracy as directed.

We value a positive, can-do ethos and are looking for candidates with GCSE English and Maths, classroom experience, and good IT skills to help deliver targeted interventions.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Experience of working with children/young people.
• Experience in planning and leading small group teaching/interventions desirable.
• Good knowledge of SEN.
• Good IT skills including MS Word/Excel.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player with ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning of individuals or groups.
• Assist with Literacy and Numeracy development.
• Support curriculum areas as directed by the teacher.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Educational setting experience

Small group teaching

SEN knowledge

IT skills

Literacy and numeracy

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4+)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Stockwood Park Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning for individuals or groups of students. You will contribute to students' intellectual and social development and support achievement in Literacy and Numeracy as directed.

We value a positive, can-do ethos and are looking for candidates with GCSE English and Maths, classroom experience, and good IT skills to help deliver targeted interventions.