Job description
Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant in Christchurch!
Do you have an ambition to have a significant influence on the educational journeys of children with Special Educational Needs?
GSL Education Bournemouth Branch are currently collaborating with an outstanding SEN-based school located in Christchurch that is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role is pivotal in providing tailored support to students, ensuring they can achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support to access the curriculum effectively. Your role will involve assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and providing one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs.
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £12.82 Per Hour, depending on experience
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/ Full-time
Why Choose GSL Education:
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Provide targeted support to students with SEN, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their academic goals.
- Aid the classroom teacher in preparing and delivering lessons, ensuring all students are engaged and supported.
- Assist in tracking students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to individual education plans.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and self-esteem.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have a minimum of a qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience working in a support role within an SEN-based educational or classroom setting.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Possess the flexibility to support students with a range of needs and adapt to different classroom environments.
What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join Us Today!
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Christchurch.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Learning Support Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and our dedicated consultant, Tom Harvey, will be in touch.