Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to provide effective support within our SEND department. There are two fixed-term vacancies available: one for 29 hours per week and one for up to 15 hours per week. The successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils in achieving their full potential. The successful candidates should meet the following criteria: Keen interest in supporting young people to overcome barriers to success.

Energetic and tenacious in their approach to systems that promote the good behaviour and academic success of students.

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work flexibly within our friendly SEND team.

The post involves supporting access to learning for pupils and assisting the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP), Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and healthcare plans. The successful applicants will work across the school providing individual or small group intervention. They will actively strive to build positive relationships and raise pupil aspiration. The post will require the successful applicants to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work as part of a team.

Please note that this post involves providing personal care to pupils as part of their individual support arrangements. Applicants should therefore be comfortable undertaking personal care duties in a professional, respectful and sensitive manner.

Full details of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.