Learning Support Specialist — Flexible & Impactful

Ormiston Latimer Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic pay progression

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Blue Light Card access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Ormiston Latimer Academy seeks a Learning Support Professional to help pupils re-engage with learning and grow in confidence. You will work under teaching staff to support individuals and small groups, delivering targeted interventions in literacy, speech and language, behaviour and PSHE, and contributing to IEPs.

You will collaborate with families and other professionals, including through home visits where required, to support each pupil’s development in an inclusive, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (at least level 2 in English and Maths, or equivalent).
• Confident IT skills.
• Understanding of how children learn and develop.
• Experience working with children in a learning environment is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (e.g., SEMH, ASD, ADHD) is a plus.
• Full training including first aid will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, speech and language, behaviour, and PSHE.
• Help pupils manage behaviour and build positive relationships.
• Contribute to IEPs and pupil progress reviews.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals, including home visits when required.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Communication

Team player

Behaviour support

Job description

Ormiston Latimer Academy seeks a Learning Support Professional to help pupils re-engage with learning and grow in confidence. You will work under teaching staff to support individuals and small groups, delivering targeted interventions in literacy, speech and language, behaviour and PSHE, and contributing to IEPs.

You will collaborate with families and other professionals, including through home visits where required, to support each pupil’s development in an inclusive, safe environment.