Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our established team, to support students to fully access our curriculum, to build friendships and social skills so that they can be successful in school.

Main Duties include:

• Providing particular and skilled support to all students in a given learning area or mainstream classroom, working in partnership with class teachers
• Work with names individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff to facilitate access to the curriculum, develop student confidence and promote independent learning skills
• Aid the removal of barriers to learning, whether they be social, emotional, medical or physically related
• Monitor and record student responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems, which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher

The successful candidate will have Grade C or the equivalent at GCSE English and Maths, and be able to work as an individual and part of a wider team in the school community.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.