Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
Location: Northampton
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive secondary school in Northampton. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students' academic and personal development.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SENCO team to support students with a range of additional needs, including those with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans), learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will provide both in-class support and targeted interventions, helping to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assisting the classroom teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and social development.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, feeding back to the SEN team and teachers.
• Helping to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting the needs of all learners.
• Have experience working with young people in an educational, care, or support setting (desirable but not essential).
• Hold relevant qualifications (such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification) or be willing to undertake training.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or further a career in education. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with competitive rates of pay and ongoing professional development through Teaching Personnel.

If you are passionate about education and ready to inspire and support young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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