Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Position: Full-Time Learning Support Assistant
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you have a flair for supporting students with diverse needs and helping them achieve their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
We are a vibrant, inclusive school in Tunbridge Wells, dedicated to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. Our commitment to excellence and our focus on individual development make us a fantastic place to work and grow.
Role Overview:
As a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help students with varying needs access the curriculum and achieve their best. Your role will involve providing one-on-one and small group support, assisting with classroom activities, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
- Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
- Foster an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation and engagement.
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt resources and teaching methods to meet the needs of all learners.
- Support students in developing essential skills, both academic and social.
- Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children, ideally in an educational or support setting.
- Understanding of special educational needs and effective support strategies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting student development.
- Relevant qualifications or a willingness to undertake relevant training.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take initiative when required.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are dedicated to supporting students in their educational journey and want to be part of a school that values inclusion and excellence, we encourage you to apply!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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