Learning Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Specialist SEND training

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join a specialist educational provision in Yeovil on a full-time basis. As a Learning Support Worker, you will support learners with a range of additional needs, collaborating with teaching staff to create positive learning experiences and encourage personal development.

This role offers variety and meaningful work in a supportive environment, with opportunities to contribute to safeguarding and inclusion while

Qualifications

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of SEND or willingness to learn.
• Experience in education, care, youth work or support services is beneficial.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners during lessons
• Assisting with individual learning programmes
• Encouraging participation and engagement
• Promoting emotional wellbeing
• Supporting social interaction and communication
• Implementing behaviour support strategies
• Helping students develop independence skills

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

SEND awareness

Experience in education/care/youth

Safeguarding & inclusion

Job description

Help Young People Build Confidence and Independence

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join a specialist educational provision in Yeovil on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping young people overcome challenges and achieve success both academically and personally.

Your Role

As a Learning Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting learners with a range of additional needs. Working closely with teaching staff and wider support teams, you will help create positive learning experiences and encourage personal development.

• Supporting learners during lessons


• Assisting with individual learning programmes


• Encouraging participation and engagement


• Promoting emotional wellbeing


• Supporting social interaction and communication


• Implementing behaviour support strategies


• Helping students develop independence skills

No two days are the same, making this a highly rewarding position for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful work.

What We're Looking For

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to remain calm under pressure


• Understanding of SEND or willingness to learn


• Experience in education, care, youth work or support services beneficial


• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Benefits Through Teaching Personnel

• Competitive rates of pay


• Specialist SEND training opportunities


• Free CPD courses


• Dedicated consultant support


• Pension contributions


• Career progression opportunities


• Access to wellbeing resources