Job description
Do you have a genuine interest in supporting learners to achieve their full potential?
GSL Education are excited to invite applications for the role of Learning Support Assistant to join a school in Boston. This position is vital in providing focused assistance to students, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially. Your role will significantly enhance the learning experience for these students, ensuring they feel included and valued in their educational journey. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning in mainstream education.
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Boston
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Start date: ASAP
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students, helping them to engage positively with their education and develop essential social skills. The role involves implementing learning management plans, supporting students both inside and outside the classroom and helping them develop positive social and academic skills.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with varying needs.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Support classroom activities and ensure all students are engaged and participating.
- Help to maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
- Monitor and record students’ progress, reporting to teachers and parents as necessary.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote self-esteem and independence among students.
Learning Support Assistant Job Requirements:
- Prior experience in working with children in an educational setting is highly desirable is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of learning management techniques and effective strategies to support students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- Patience, empathy and a commitment to providing high-quality support to students with diverse needs.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive hourly pay rates, reflective of your experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous support from our team.
- Constant support from a dedicated consultant.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a meaningful difference in the lives 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 across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Learning Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.