Learning Support Assistant
Location: Boston, Lincoln
Salary: £83.33 - £90 per day
Start Date: ASAP
GSL Education’s Lincoln branch is looking for a dynamic Learning Support Assistant to support our classroom teachers and enhance the learning experience for our students. This role is ideal for those looking to gain valuable experience and support students in schools in Boston.
Job Summary:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students with SEMH needs, helping them overcome learning barriers and supporting their academic and personal development. You will play a crucial role in creating a safe and nurturing environment, enabling students to engage with their education and build confidence in their abilities.
Key Responsibilities for Learning Support Assistant:
* Provide one-to-one and group support to students with SEMH needs.
* Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities.
* Help manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
* Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their emotional and social development.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for students.
* Support students both in and out of the classroom, including during break times and off-site activities.
Requirements for Learning Support Assistant:
* A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, or a similar field is desirable but not essential.
* Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (experience in an SEMH or special school is desirable).
* A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable students.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* The ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent, nurturing support.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
GSL Education are an ethical, independent recruitment agency that aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lincoln.
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 recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
For more information or to register your interest in the role of Learning Support Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.