Secondary Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in North London, starting September. The role involves supporting students with SEND 1:1 and in small groups, adapting resources and delivering targeted interventions under staff guidance.

You will work closely with the SEND department to help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence and reach their potential, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school/educational setting desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Able to work effectively in a team and use initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND.
• Support students during lessons to keep them engaged and progressing.
• Adapt resources and teaching strategies to individual needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions under teaching staff guidance.
• Encourage independence, resilience and participation in class.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents where appropriate.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's policy.
• Record student progress and feedback to teachers.
• Support students during breaks and school activities as required.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork with initiative

Patience & resilience

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School
North London Full-Time September Start

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in North London is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join its dedicated support team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive school environment, providing targeted support to students with a range of additional learning needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SEND department to help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech and Language needs and SEMH.
• Support students during lessons to ensure they remain engaged and make progress.
• Adapt learning resources and teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions under the guidance of teaching staff and the SEND department.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive participation within the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents where appropriate.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Record student progress and provide feedback to teachers and the SEND team.
• Support students during breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities where required.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting students to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when required.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive mainstream school where you can make a meaningful difference to students' educational journeys while developing your own experience within education.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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