Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Teaching Vacancies; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Pension

Staff wellbeing resources

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Positive impact on students

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students across curriculum areas, supporting in class settings and in small groups. You will implement strategies to help reading, writing and maths and assist students during exams.

You will keep careful records of all LSA support and contribute to a supportive, collaborative environment while pursuing an LSA qualification or training if needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at supporting within a classroom environment.
• A relevant LSA qualification or willingness to take one a distinct advantage.
• Good IT, numeracy, oral and written communication skills.
• A sound understanding of the purpose of the Additional Learning Support function.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in class 1:1 or in small groups across curriculum areas.
• Use strategies to help students with reading, writing and maths skills.
• Support students during their exams.
• Keep careful records of all LSA support provided.

Skills

IT skills

Numeracy

Oral communication

Written communication

ALSS understanding

Education

LSA qualification

Willingness to study

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Support learners in class 1:1 or in small groups, working at a range of levels from entry level to L3 across all curriculum areas
• Use strategies to help students with reading, writing and maths skills
• Support students during their exams
• Keep careful records of all LSA support provided

To fulfil the role of Learning Support Assistant you will have:

• Previous experience at supporting within a classroom environment
• A relevant LSA qualification or willingness to take one a distinct advantage
• Good IT, numeracy, oral and written communication skills
• A sound understanding of the purpose of the Additional Learning Support function

What the college offers its staff

• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.