Outreach Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education - Chelmsford; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - Chelmsford is seeking an Outreach Learning Support Assistant to assist a student on a 1:1 basis in the Essex community. The role involves driving the student to activities and maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN/SEMH or related needs, a full driving licence, and strong communication skills to build positive relationships and promote independence for the learner.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in 1:1 settings.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH, Autism or ADHD is advantageous.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential; confident driver.
• Passion for helping young people who face barriers to education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; building positive relationships.
• Ability to adapt support to individual student needs.
• Safeguarding knowledge and DBS checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Support a student on a 1:1 basis within the community.
• Drive the student to activities, appointments and community settings.
• Encourage engagement in positive and engaging activities.
• Build a trusting relationship to boost confidence, independence and social skills.
• Promote routines and life skills beyond the classroom.
• Observe and support behaviours, emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Coordinate with school staff, parents and professionals for consistency.
• Monitor and record progress, engagement and behaviour.
• Maintain a safe, confidential, professional environment at all times.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Driving licence

Job description

Outreach Learning Support Assistant

Location: Essex

Pay: £15.43 - £17.08 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Supporting a student on a 1:1 basis within the community
• Driving the student safely to and from different activities, appointments and community settings
• Using your own initiative to support the student in accessing a range of positive and engaging activities
• Building a strong, trusting relationship with the student and encouraging their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting the student to develop positive routines and engage with activities outside of the traditional classroom environment
• Supporting a student with a range of needs, including SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping the student develop appropriate emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Working closely with the school, parents/carers and other professionals to provide consistent support
• Monitoring and recording the student's progress, engagement and behaviour
• Promoting independence, resilience and life skills
• Maintaining a safe, supportive and inclusive environment at all times
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care or support setting is highly desirable
• Experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour would be advantageous
• A full, clean driving licence is essential
• Must be a confident and competent driver, as the role involves driving the student to different activities and community settings
• A genuine passion for supporting young people who may have experienced barriers to education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students
• Patience, empathy and a calm approach when working in potentially challenging situations
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of the student
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• A flexible, proactive and resilient approach to working within an outreach environment

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.