training and education
E-learning modules
Learning Support Assistant
£90 - £95 per day
Thetford
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's life?
Do you possess the empathy and resilience to support students with diverse learning needs?
Can you help students reach their full potential and celebrate their successes, no matter the size?
If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialised school near Thetford. You'll work closely with remarkable students, providing personalised support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children in an educational setting and a genuine passion for making a positive contribution. A resilient, understanding, and proactive approach is essential for this role.
The Role
As a key member of our team, your responsibilities will include:
- Student Support: Providing tailored one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals. Your support will be crucial to their development and progress.
- Classroom Collaboration: Assisting the class teacher with preparing resources, organising learning activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging, and structured classroom environment. Your contributions will help ensure a smooth and effective learning day.
- Fostering Independence: Implementing strategies that build self-confidence and promote autonomy in students, empowering them to embrace new challenges and take pride in their achievements.
- Student Well-being: Serving as a primary pastoral support figure, you will help manage classroom behaviour, encourage positive social interactions, and ensure the physical and emotional welfare of our students throughout the school day.
- Team Communication: Actively communicating with the class teacher and other staff members to share insights on student progress, challenges, and successes. Your observations will be vital for adjusting support strategies and lesson planning.
- Personal Care: Assisting with personal care needs as required, always upholding student dignity and privacy.
Requirements
To be successful in this position, you should have:
- Experience: Previous experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting, is highly desirable. This could be in a school, care, or voluntary setting.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures and a firm commitment to protecting the welfare of all children is a mandatory requirement. The selected candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- Core Skills: A good level of literacy and numeracy is required, typically evidenced by GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent qualifications.
- Specialized Knowledge (Beneficial): While not essential, any experience or training in areas such as Makaton, PECS, or positive behaviour management strategies would be a significant advantage. A basic understanding of different learning needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia) is also beneficial.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive, inclusive, and welcoming school community.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development to enhance your skills.
- The chance to be part of a team that truly values your contributions.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Join us and become a vital part of a school community where every day is a chance to make a lasting positive change. APPLY TODAY!
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