Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Hartlepool, UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: April 2025
We are seeking a caring, motivated, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team at a vibrant secondary school in Hartlepool. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for helping students succeed, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individual and Group Support: Provide tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, including one-to-one support and group interventions.
- Classroom Assistance: Assist classroom teachers in delivering lessons by supporting students during activities, ensuring they are fully engaged and understanding the content.
- SEN Support: Work with students with a range of special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their personal and academic goals.
- Behaviour and Emotional Support: Assist in managing student behaviour, promoting positive behaviour strategies, and providing emotional support where needed.
- Monitoring Progress: Help track student progress, including keeping records of students’ work and achievements, and providing feedback to teachers on students’ development.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, SEN coordinators, and other staff to share insights, implement support plans, and ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
- Encourage Independence: Help students develop their independence, confidence, and self-esteem, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically and socially.
- Adaptation of Resources: Support in adapting learning resources and materials to meet the needs of individual students, ensuring inclusivity in the learning environment..
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A genuine passion for supporting students and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational or SEN setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference in students’ lives.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Experience working with students with special educational needs (SEN) is desirable but not essential.
- Relevant qualifications such as GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, and a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred.
Why Join Us?
- A warm and inclusive school community that values the contributions of every member of staff.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
- A supportive and collaborative environment where you can make a real difference.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A chance to help students unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
If you are passionate about supporting students and making a positive impact on their learning journey, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV below. Alternatively, email kyra.wallace@teachingpersonnel.com for more information.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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