Graduate Learning Support Assistant
Have you recently graduated from university and have ambitions of pursuing a career within the education sector and SEN in particular?
You may have studied an education or psychology related degree which has fuelled a desire to be able to support students with additional needs?
Looking for essential classroom experience prior to applying for teacher training from 2025?
A well-established SEN school is looking for a devoted Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time long term basis...
* Graduate Learning Support Assistant
* Core Subject, Education or Psychology graduates welcome to apply
* Must have minimum 2:1 degree
* Work within ASD, SEMD and SpLD and gain experience with a variety of needs
* Role to commence ASAP for the full academic year
* Reputable school located in central Liverpool
* Located 10-minutes from the city centre - good public transport links
* Earn up £500 per week as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant
* SEN School graded “Outstanding” by Ofsted in an inspection this year
* Highly regarded induction and ongoing training will be given
* Interviewing immediately
The school
A successful and friendly school in Liverpool that is proud to serve their local community. They cater for students with speech, language and communication needs, learning and cognition difficulties, and students with complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health issues. They are a diverse community where difference is embraced and where the values of tolerance, empathy and compassion are promoted and celebrated. The school is committed to ensuring every individual student maximises their potential and achieves the best possible outcomes, both academic and personal.
The role
The role of a Graduate Learning Support Assistant involves establishing a learning environment that recognises the difficulties that SEN students may face. Learning Support assistants generally have more time to form bonds with pupils during one-on-one learning.
* Organize outside-the-classroom learning activities, which include sports and/or school outings
* Work with fellow learning support assistants to identify specific needs of each child
* Make use of some ‘eye-catching’ instruments like computers to arouse interest in learning by children
* Work hand-in-hand with the classroom teachers to ensure that activities that are being put in place for children are related to national curriculum
* Work closely with other professionals like educational psychologists or physiotherapists
* Teach and mentor students, both collectively and individually
* Look after student’s social and emotional needs
* Communicate with students to determine their needs and ensure they are equally met
* Observe students to find out changes in behaviour or in other areas and report such observations to the classroom teacher
Apply
If you are interested in a career in education and want to gain experience to see what it is like… this Graduate Learning Support Assistant opportunity is for you.
Apply today and begin your career in education. Send your CV and cover letter to Tom at KPI Education.
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