Learning Support Champion for Secondary Students

Holy Trinity; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity in Crawley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students, supporting those requiring extra help and targeted interventions in a secondary school setting.

You will work flexibly, in small groups or one-to-one, under the guidance of teachers, helping with literacy, SEN needs and EBSA, while upholding the school's Christian ethos. This fixed-term post is term-time only with 32.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with general or specific learning difficulties and/or medical/care needs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to enhance literacy.
• Commitment to upholding the school’s Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students, including those with special needs, in classrooms.
• Setting challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Providing feedback to students in relation to progress under guidance of the teacher.
• Assisting with development of Learning Guides, Student Passports and Personal Care Programmes.
• Establishing constructive relationships with students and interacting according to individual needs.
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Encouraging student interaction and participation in teacher-led activities.
• Delivering adaptive, flexible learning plans for students who struggle with large classes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Literacy across curriculum

Job description

Holy Trinity in Crawley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students, supporting those requiring extra help and targeted interventions in a secondary school setting.

You will work flexibly, in small groups or one-to-one, under the guidance of teachers, helping with literacy, SEN needs and EBSA, while upholding the school's Christian ethos. This fixed-term post is term-time only with 32.5 hours per week.