Secondary Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for a compassionate Secondary Learning Support Assistant to join their vibrant community. In this role, you will provide essential support to secondary students, helping them engage fully with the curriculum and achieve their educational targets. You will work closely with teachers, assist students with specific learning difficulties, and foster a positive learning environment. This is a temporary position that offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while developing your own skills in a supportive team. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping students succeed, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-age students with additional educational needs.
• Knowledge of educational practices and special educational needs strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary students with learning difficulties to engage with the curriculum.
• Implement Individual Education Plans and monitor student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Learning Support Assistant

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Axcis Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant educational community in Plymouth, Devon. The successful candidate will provide essential support to our secondary students, enabling them to fully engage with the curriculum and achieve their educational targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work alongside classroom teachers to identify students in need of additional support.
2. Assist students with specific learning difficulties or disabilities in a classroom setting or in smaller, targeted intervention groups.
3. Provide tailored support to students, adapting materials and methods to meet their individual needs and learning styles.
4. Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and independence.
5. Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the guidance of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).
6. Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers, parents, and other professionals as required.
7. Facilitate communication between students, teachers, and families to support student learning and wellbeing.
8. Aid students in developing organizational, study, and social skills.
9. Promote inclusion by encouraging the integration of students with additional needs into all school activities.
10. Assist with personal care needs of students where necessary, maintaining dignity and respect.
11. Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and sensitive situations that may arise.

Requirements:

1. A patient, understanding, and nurturing demeanour with a passion for helping students succeed.
2. GCSE in Maths and English C or above.
3. Experience working with secondary-age students, particularly those with additional educational needs.
4. Knowledge of current educational practices and special educational needs strategies.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
6. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
7. A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
8. The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
9. A commitment to ongoing professional development.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV. We look forward to your application and the prospect of you joining a supportive and dynamic team.

Contact: Holly Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6007

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.