Learning Support Assistant - One-to-One & Small Groups

Bournemouth Park Academy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth Park Academy is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly teaching team. The successful candidate will work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, providing one-to-one support within the class for children with particular needs and assisting groups as required.

The role emphasises preparing materials, supporting interventions in literacy and numeracy, and helping with emotional development and behaviour in line with the school’s values. Visits are welcome.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to supporting children.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of how children learn and respond to instruction.
• Ability to guide literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Ability to prepare learning materials and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support within the classroom for pupils with additional needs.
• Support small groups of children to access learning activities.
• Lead targeted literacy and numeracy interventions where needed.
• Prepare materials and resources to support individuals and groups.
• Support children’s emotional development and resilience during tasks.
• Contribute to behaviour support in line with school policy.
• Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as required.

Skills

Caring and patient approach

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of how children learn

Lead interventions for literacy and  -

Prepare materials and resources

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Good general education

Job description

Bournemouth Park Academy is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly teaching team. The successful candidate will work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, providing one-to-one support within the class for children with particular needs and assisting groups as required.

The role emphasises preparing materials, supporting interventions in literacy and numeracy, and helping with emotional development and behaviour in line with the school’s values. Visits are welcome.