English Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Cooper & Hall Limited; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant secondary school as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting English Literature graduates passionate about education. This role involves working closely with students with special educational needs, providing tailored assistance, and fostering an inclusive learning environment to help them thrive. Your contributions will empower students to gain confidence and achieve their academic goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in English Literature or related field required.
• Passion for supporting students with special educational needs is essential.
• Desirable previous experience in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide tailored support to students, focusing on SEND learners.
• Monitor and report on student progress effectively.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Degree in English Literature

Job description

Are you an English Literature graduate with a passion for education and a commitment to making a positive impact in students’ lives? We are currently working with an Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in vibrant West London, seeking English graduates to join their team as Learning Support Assistants or to help cover lessons in English and general subjects.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). By providing tailored and empathetic support, you’ll help them overcome challenges and rebuild their confidence, empowering them to thrive academically and socially in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students who need additional help, with a focus on SEND learners.
• Identify the individual needs of SEND students and create tailored strategies to address their challenges.
• Help students with SEN reintegrate into the classroom environment with improved confidence and self-esteem.
• Create and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and report on student progress to teachers and parents, celebrating improvements and milestones.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and school events, further supporting student development.

Requirements:

• A degree in English Literature or a related field.
• Passion for teaching and supporting students, particularly those with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Flexibility and a willingness to collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

Join us in helping students overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. If you are an English Literature graduate who is eager to inspire and support students, we would love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.