Learning Support Assistant (one to one with a visually impaired student)

Teaching Vacancies; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

CPD courses

GP service access

Counselling services

Cash plan for healthcare

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a visually impaired student within a school setting. The role requires effective communication, flexibility, and the ability to follow safeguarding procedures while working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team and benefit from CPD opportunities, wellbeing resources, and access to a range of health and wellbeing services designed

Qualifications

• Clear communication with children, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Able to follow procedures and use initiative.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Communication (oral and written)

Team player

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Under pressure

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (one to one with a visually impaired student)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing to children, parents / carers and other external agencies
• Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure
• Be able to follow Trust procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly and supportive environment
• Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications
• An impressive wellbeing package, including access to physiotherapy services, flu vaccinations, nursing support, financial wellbeing coaching, menopause support services including counselling,
• Access to 24/7 GP Service
• Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions
• Access to a personal healthcare cash plan
• Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service 'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.