Learning Support Champion for Student Growth

Sir Thomas Fremantle School; Winslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Thomas Fremantle School in Buckinghamshire is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum.

You will work with teaching and SEND teams to provide tailored support, build positive relationships, and monitor progress and wellbeing. This role offers opportunities to contribute to a caring, high-expectations school community and to engage in professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, empathy and resilience are required.
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are important.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to access learning and make progress across the curriculum.
• Adapt learning in lessons and provide targeted support with teaching staff.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Monitor a group of key students' academic progress and wellbeing.
• Communicate regularly with parents and carers to support student success.
• Contribute to evaluating student engagement and progress through observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Organisation

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Sir Thomas Fremantle School in Buckinghamshire is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum.

You will work with teaching and SEND teams to provide tailored support, build positive relationships, and monitor progress and wellbeing. This role offers opportunities to contribute to a caring, high-expectations school community and to engage in professional development.