Long-Term Learning Support Assistant — Secondary

Local Education; Maldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Education is recruiting a full-time Learning Support Assistant for a long-term placement at a secondary school in Maldon, Essex. The role offers consistency and the chance to support pupils across lessons on a daily basis.

You will work closely with teachers and the school's support team to help pupils access learning, stay engaged and develop confidence, with an emphasis on behaviour and routines in a stable, long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Support / Teaching Assistant roles.
• Experience with SEND support.
• Experience in secondary schools.
• Youth work or mentoring experience considered valuable.
• Strong transferable experience and right approach welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within lessons.
• Work with individuals or small groups.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged with learning.
• Provide additional support to pupils who require it.
• Collaborate with teachers and the support team.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive participation.
• Support behaviour and routines as per school expectations.

Skills

Patience

Consistency

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Local Education is recruiting a full-time Learning Support Assistant for a long-term placement at a secondary school in Maldon, Essex. The role offers consistency and the chance to support pupils across lessons on a daily basis.

You will work closely with teachers and the school's support team to help pupils access learning, stay engaged and develop confidence, with an emphasis on behaviour and routines in a stable, long-term placement.