Learning Support Specialist - Drive Student Success & Inclusion

Ormiston Academies Trust; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Denes Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students settle, overcome barriers to learning and achieve academically. This role works with students joining the academy mid-year, families, teachers and pastoral teams to close gaps and accelerate progress.

The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people, highly organised and able to identify learning barriers, delivering targeted support that boosts confidence and inclusion

Qualifications

• Passionately committed to improving outcomes for young people.
• Highly organised, resilient and proactive in identifying barriers to learning.
• Experience supporting students who join mid-year and overcoming barriers such as attendance or gaps in learning would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support student transition and progress to help them settle quickly.
• Deliver targeted interventions to close learning gaps and boost engagement.
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers and pastoral teams to support every learner.

Job description

Ormiston Denes Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students settle, overcome barriers to learning and achieve academically. This role works with students joining the academy mid-year, families, teachers and pastoral teams to close gaps and accelerate progress.

The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people, highly organised and able to identify learning barriers, delivering targeted support that boosts confidence and inclusion