Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Southampton
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full Time/Part Time
Salary Scale: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Are you an empathetic and skilled individual with a commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs?
GSL Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant school in Southampton. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing targeted assistance to students, ensuring an inclusive and productive educational environment.
This role involves working closely with class teachers and the SEN department, adapting support strategies to the specific needs of individual students, and encouraging positive engagement in their learning journey.
Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant:
- Deliver 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that respects individual needs
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and resource creation
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and SEN staff
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement among students
Required Qualifications for a Learning Support Assistant:
- Previous experience in a similar role or in a school setting
- Familiarity with SEND and ability to employ varied support strategies
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
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 on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Learning Support Assistant” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.