Learning Support Assistant

The Seckford Foundation; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbridge School seeks a Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team. This role is term-time only, up to 30 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with a 34-week year. You will deliver tailored support for students with additional learning needs and contribute to individual education plans.

The role involves planning, delivering and assessing activities with teaching staff, aiding exam access arrangements, and fostering inclusive learning. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND preferred.
• Knowledge of current curriculum developments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support for students with additional learning needs.
• Plan, deliver, and assess learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Lead small group or one-to-one interventions.
• Support pupils up to GCSE level and contribute to IEP development.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to motivate learners

Ability to relate to staff, students,

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Qualifications / training in specific learning difficulties

Job description

Up to 30 hours per week (across 4 or 5 days)

Actual Salary of £15,378 per annum (based on 30 hpw)

Term Time Only (34 weeks per year)

Permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking Learning Support Assistant to join our well established and highly respected team.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experience of students with additional learning needs by delivering tailored support both within and outside the classroom.

You will take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff and specialists. You will support pupils up to GCSE level, contribute to the development of individual education plans, and lead small group or one-to-one interventions.

Hours of Work

We are looking for the successful candidate to work up to 30 hours per week, ideally across 4 or 5 days. Our Core Hours for the role are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am – 1.30pm on Friday. Actual working hours and days can be discussed at interview. This role is term- time only, working 34 weeks per year.

The role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent thereafter.

You will also assist in exam access arrangements and promote pupil independence, emotional well-being, and academic progress. Your role will require initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to fostering inclusive learning environments.

Interviews: TBC

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• Qualifications relevant to the post.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent.
• Qualifications / training in specific learning difficulties.
• Knowledge and Experience
• Knowledge of current curriculum developments.
• Relevant and recent INSET.
• Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or LearningSupport Assistant.
• Experience of supporting pupils across a wide age range and ability.
• Experience planning and supporting students with SEND.
• Skills and Attributes
• Ability to support across the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Possessing excellent and effective classroom management skills.
• Ability to motivate and enthuse learners who struggle.
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with students with SEND.
• A high level of IT Literacy.
• Excellent organisational skills, maintain accurate records; ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Work on own initiative.
• Ability to identify and address barriers to learning so that pupils with SEND can make sustained progress.
• Demonstratable experience in providing support to young people through a range of methods.
• Safeguarding
• All staff are expected to evidence their commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children.
• Personal Qualities
• Willingness and ability to be flexible;
• Ability to relate to staff, students, parents/carers and governors;
• To be highly organised with good time keeping;
• Honest, reliable and patient;
• Commitment and flexible with the demands of the role;
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge
• Ability to remain calm and function well under pressure;
• Work well with the team but also able to work effectively alone.