Job description
Learning Support Assistants
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
GSL Education are seeking caring and committed Learning Support Assistants to support students aged 4–16 years at our Client Secondary School in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, starting as soon as possible.
About the School:
- The school was rated as “Good” by Ofsted in 2024.
- The school supports a large number of students with a range of Special Needs and Disabilities.
- They have a comprehensive pastoral framework based on a caring ideology that fosters healthy relationships by promoting high standards and encouraged challenge.
- With an emphasis on communication and cognition, the school's Semi-Formal curriculum is broken down into six sections.
- In Key Stages 3 and 4, their goal is to promote independence and communication through relevant, real-world experiences, with a focus on the transference of skills.
- Throughout the academic year, the school hosts a number of signature events as part of its careers program.
- They pride ourselves on delivering tailored education that meets the unique needs of each student, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
- Assist in the delivery of personalised learning plans.
- Provide emotional and social support to students, helping them to build confidence and resilience in a higher education setting.
- Assist in delivering tailored interventions and classroom activities.
- Support students’ personal care needs when required, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
Learning Support Assistant Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Teaching and Learning, Psychology, Social work, or a related field is essential.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN or additional needs.
- A solid understanding of various SEN conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning difficulties.
- Be compassionate, caring, and have a genuine desire to help overcome students’ barriers.
- Hold a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information, or to apply for the role of Learning Support Assistants in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.