Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

 Full time

October

Gosport

Teaching Personnel is collaborating closely with a secondary school in the Gosport area to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. If you are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential, you could be the ideal candidate for this role.

The school seeks a supportive, patient, and enthusiastic individual to join their team. Both the school and its staff are dedicated to ensuring every student feels valued and encouraged to excel, regardless of their unique challenges.

The school's philosophy centers on removing barriers to learning and providing all students with the necessary support. Their dedicated staff work together to create a safe and stimulating environment where every student can flourish.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an essential role in this mission by offering one-on-one and small group support to students with various Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Physical and Sensory Needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

• Group Management: Able to effectively manage groups of children, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
• Passion for Achievement: A genuine passion for helping every child achieve beyond their expectations.
• Barrier-Breaker: Committed to removing barriers to learning and providing equal opportunities for all students.
• Safeguarding Commitment: A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Progress-Oriented: Determined to secure positive progress and high aspirations for and with students.
• Nurturing Approach: Dedicated to nurturing a child’s happiness and enjoyment of school and life.
• Enthusiastic Attitude: An enthusiastic individual with a good sense of humour, able to engage and motivate students.
• Relationship Builder: Capable of building positive relationships with pupils, earning their trust and respect.
• Team Player: A good team player who can develop strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND.
• Assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Supporting classroom teachers in managing student behaviour and engagement.
• Promoting the social and emotional well-being of students.
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of students at all times.

If you believe you are the perfect fit for this role, we encourage you to apply now by submitting your CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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