Learning Support Assistant

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers, the SEN team and school leaders to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including students with SEND, learning difficulties and those requiring targeted intervention.

You will support students both in and outside the classroom, helping to create an inclusive environment where pupils feel confident, challenged and supported.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individual students and small groups with tailored intervention programmes

• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities and classroom materials

• Delivering literacy, numeracy and targeted learning interventions

• Supporting pupils with additional educational needs, including SEND provision

• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers and the Learning Support team

• Promoting student independence, resilience and confidence in learning

• Helping maintain a positive, safe and engaging learning environment

• Supporting wider school activities including trips, extracurricular activities and supervision duties

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with children, ideally within a school environment

• Is passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents

• Is proactive, flexible and able to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a genuine commitment to inclusive education

• Has relevant qualifications in education, childcare or supporting teaching and learning (Level 2/3 desirable)

Experience supporting students with speech and language interventions or wider SEN provision would be highly advantageous.