Learning Support Assistant

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9,000 students are benefitting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods such as Self-Directed Learning and extensive use of learning technologies.

Our small and friendly team at our York Campus are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join the team on a maternity cover basis (up to 1 year). This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated LSA to provide support for SEND students, mainly Key Stage 2.

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail.

 You will:

• Be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students
• Have relevant qualifications or experience working in a school with pupils requiring additional support
• Be sensitive to the needs of children
• Be trustworthy and discreet, maintaining confidentiality
• Be a positive role model of professional practice and conduct of others
• Respect and promote the schools Ethos and Values
• To promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role, adhering to the OSG UK Equal Opportunity Policy

We offer:

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
• Supportive staff and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide in class support for pupils and teachers within a Self-Directed Learning philosophy
• Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set
• Accompany pupils as directed and supervised by the responsible teacher within school and on educational visits/trips, in accordance with guidance on School Journeys
• Have an understanding of special educational needs as defined in the SEN Code of Practice
• Support individuals or groups of pupils during independent/group work (e.g. explaining tasks, reinforcing key objectives, concepts of vocabulary; using practical apparatus; supporting less able pupils, extending/challenging the more able; assisting in keeping pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged)
• Assist pupils in the development of communication skills including role play activity
• Assist in personal, social and emotional development of pupils and in the development of self-esteem

 We’d welcome candidates to visit the campus or arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email the HR Operations Partner terry.arnett@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

 For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

 Closing Date for application forms: Midday Monday 12th June 2023

 Interviews will be held Week Commencing: - 19th June 2023

 OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.