Learning Support Assistants

Farlingaye High School; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Farlingaye High School in Woodbridge is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our Learning Support Team. The role involves supporting in mainstream classrooms, assisting students individually or in small groups, and sometimes working with students with complex physical needs who require one-to-one support.

Candidates should show empathy with students who have communication and social challenges, possess good GCSEs in Maths and English, and demonstrate initiative and good communication with

Qualifications

• Empathy with students who have communication or social difficulties.
• Good communication with teaching staff and students.
• Initiative and ability to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support within mainstream classrooms.
• Provide one‑to‑one support for students with complex needs.
• Support small groups as required by lesson plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Classroom experience

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

A Levels desirable

Job description

We are ideally looking for applicants who will be able to work 30 hours per week. However, we would consider requests to work either 18 or 24 hours. Please state the number of hours and days that you are able to work in your supporting statement which is part of the application form.

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant and driven Learning Support Team. Much of the work will involve support within mainstream classrooms with some requirements to work with students on an individual or small group basis and for some of the time with students with complex physical needs who require one-to-one support. An ability to empathise with students who have difficulties with communication and social skills is essential.

Candidates should possess a good standard of education, initiative and an ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and students. GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) or equivalent in Maths and English is essential and A Levels, or equivalent are desirable. Experience of working in a classroom environment is also desirable.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.