Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant | Thetford

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to make a tangible difference in young adults' lives by providing support in a dynamic specialist school environment? We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Thetford through Teaching Personnel.

The Role:

You’ll provide dedicated support to students with a range of needs, helping them to access the curriculum, overcome barriers to learning, and fully participate in school life. You’ll work closely with the class teachers and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to implement support plans and help students reach their full academic and personal potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to individuals and small groups of students in the classroom.
• Implement and assist with individual education plans (IEPs) and learning strategies.
• Foster students' independence and confidence, encouraging them to engage with their learning.
• Support students' social and emotional development.
• Assist the class teacher with general classroom duties and lesson preparation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure consistent support.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting secondary-aged students or young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping every student succeed.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• We pride ourselves on supporting education professionals at every stage of their career.
• • Access to CPD training and professional development
  • Simple, easy-to-use online systems
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
  • Dedicated consultants who understand your local schools
  • Flexible work opportunities to suit your schedule

Apply now for the role of Learning Support Assistant. Recruitment is ongoing, and successful candidates will be appointed as soon as possible.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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