Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: November 2024
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
GSL Education are seeking Learning Support Assistant to work at an Alternative Provisions in York, North Yorkshire, starting in November 2024.
About the School:
- The school is characterized by a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about nurturing the potential of each student.
- The school offers exceptional education to students with additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health.
- The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
- The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.
- The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
- As a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An Ofsted graded ‘Good’ School in York, known for its specialist provision catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Supporting primary students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, speech, language, and communication needs and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Provide tailored support to SEN students, helping them with academic tasks, study strategies, and navigating the college environment.
- Work closely with lecturers and course leaders to implement personalized learning plans that meet the specific needs of each student.
- Provide emotional and social support to students, helping them to build confidence and resilience in a higher education setting.
- Adhere to college safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Learning Support Assistant Requirements:
- A degree in education, psychology, social work, or a related field is essential.
- Proven experience supporting students with SEN, particularly in a higher education setting, is highly desirable.
- A solid understanding of various SEN conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning difficulties.
- Be compassionate, caring, and have a genuine desire to help overcome students’ barriers.
- Hold a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information, or to apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.