Learning Support Assistant

Summary:

Join a school as a Learning Support Assistant and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

About the School:

A school serving a diverse and challenging community, with a strong commitment to improving education and student outcomes. It is dedicated to unlocking potential and fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence.

The Opportunity:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment. You will contribute to the school’s mission of driving educational improvement and helping students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange internal and external cover for teacher absences and special events
• Record staff absence on SIMS and manage leave of absence procedures
• Liaise with teaching staff to prepare lesson materials for cover supervisors
• Supervise student work in accordance with Academy policy
• Manage external cover by providing timetables, registers, and relevant information
• Support cover supervisors with training and ongoing guidance
• Maintain records and manage the cover supervision budget
• Recruit and maintain a pool of cover supervisors
• Support Academy visits and attend planning and extra-curricular meetings
• Assist with classroom management, student attendance, and resource distribution
• Ensure a tidy and orderly classroom environment
• Support students’ social and personal needs and promote the Academy’s ethos
• Assist with preparation of resources and display areas
• Support invigilation and other teaching assistant duties as required

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Experience in a school or educational setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage student behaviour and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Commitment to the school’s Christian ethos and environmental specialism
• Flexibility and willingness to support a wide range of student needs

Preferred

• Experience in learning support or teaching assistant roles
• Knowledge of SEND support strategies
• Experience with students for whom English is an additional language
• Familiarity with SIMS or similar school management systems
• Experience in curriculum development or support

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to a range of staff resources and training
• Flexible working arrangements where possible