Learning Support Worker. Job in Matlock Education & Training Jobs

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Workers to provide essential assistance to children and young people with special educational needs. This role focuses on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring that students feel happy and secure while learning. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for education and the ability to adapt to various challenges. If you are motivated and resilient, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs to create a positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to ensure student welfare.

Skills

SEND knowledge & experience

Classroom experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English - C or above

Teaching Assistant level 3 or above or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Learning Support Workers on both a full-time and part-time basis, over an 8 hour day.

You will be working with children and young people who have special educational needs and therefore you must be committed to creating a happy, safe and caring environment where they can learn and communicate with confidence. The overall goal is for all students to be happy, healthy and have a sense of belonging and purpose.

This important role will not only support students but also the teachers, and the school to ensure a positive learning environment at all times. The students have a variety of special educational needs, anxieties and phobias.

It is desirable to have experience in a similar role, but not essential, if you can demonstrate you have transferable skills in other areas of your employment history. You will be motivated, flexible and resilient with a desire to educate and support children and young people with a basic understanding of SEN, with good literacy and numeracy skills.

Mayfield Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are expected to share this commitment and follow the school's safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes undergoing appropriate checks and providing references.

Skills:

SEND knowledge & experience
Classroom experience

Qualifications:

GCSE Maths & English - C or above
Teaching Assistant level 3 or above or equivalent