Primary School Learning Support Worker

Academics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Learning Support Worker to join our school team in Cheltenham. You will provide one-to-one and small-group help to pupils, supporting learning, development and wellbeing while building confidence and independence.

You will work closely with teachers to adapt activities for individual needs, monitor progress and FB staff. A caring, patient approach and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children to reach their potential.
• Patient, calm, caring and understanding.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Confident communicator and supportive team player.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable.
• Able to respond positively to different learning and behavioural needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Support children to access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Assist pupils with additional learning needs and individual support programmes.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with communication, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and record pupils progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during break times, lunchtimes and school activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Location: Cheltenham
Rate: 90 - 105 DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, patient and dedicated Learning Support Worker to join our supportive school team.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with their learning, development, communication and wellbeing. You will help children overcome barriers to learning and encourage them to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Support children to access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Assist pupils with additional learning needs and individual support programmes.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with communication, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and record pupils progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during break times, lunchtimes and school activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their potential.
• Patient, calm, caring and understanding.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• A confident communicator and supportive team player.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable.
• Able to respond positively to different learning and behavioural needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional learning needs, is desirable. However, we welcome applications from enthusiastic candidates who are keen to develop their experience and make a positive difference.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A friendly and committed staff team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The opportunity to develop valuable experience in education and learning support.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding checks will be required for the successful candidate.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.