Job Description
Summary:
Learning Support Assistant job opportunity at a specialist school in London.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing specialist education for students with Dyslexia and associated SpLDs, offering a supportive and inclusive learning environment with a strong focus on personal development and academic achievement.
The Opportunity:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students across multiple key stages and sites. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives while developing your career in education with access to in-house and external training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with Dyslexia and SpLDs in a small class setting, tailoring learning to individual needs.
- Work closely with specialist class teachers to deliver a creative and effective curriculum.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individual learning plans.
- Provide one-to-one and group support to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and qualifications.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with parents and teaching staff.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture that values teamwork and innovation.
- Promote the welfare and safeguarding of students at all times.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- A genuine passion for supporting young people with learning differences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Experience working in an educational setting, ideally with students with special educational needs.
Preferred
- Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
- Knowledge of SpLDs and dyslexia-friendly teaching strategies.
- Experience with the National Curriculum and GCSE preparation.
- Ability to complete further qualifications such as the Teaching Assistant Development Pathway or Level 3 SpLD qualifications.
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites and key stages.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Access to in-house and external training opportunities for career development.
- Free full eye test and voucher for Specsavers.
- Enhanced family-friendly paid leave and support for wellbeing.