Job Description
Summary:
Learning Support Assistant job opportunity with a focus on SEND support and 4-day working week.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing a therapeutic and inclusive environment that supports students with complex needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviour. It is committed to helping every child reach their full potential through a personalised and purposeful curriculum.
The Opportunity:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting individual pupils with a range of social, emotional, and learning challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students, while working in a supportive and innovative educational setting that values wellbeing and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support individual pupils requiring 1:1 assistance with social, emotional, and learning challenges.
- Collaborate with external agencies such as Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and Educational Psychologists.
- Promote the welfare and personal development of pupils within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.
- Work closely with families, carers, and the wider community to support pupils' progress.
- Assist with the administration and organisation of the school as required.
- Undertake tasks outside the main teaching area when necessary.
- Take responsibility for assigned duties and review them annually as part of the performance management cycle.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Previous experience working in a SEND school environment.
- A grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
Preferred
- Experience working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
- Experience in a therapeutic or inclusive educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with external agencies and support teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and full-time pay for 37.5 hours per week.
- Access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
- Flexible benefits platform with options for health, discounts, and family support.