Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding needed to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently hiring a Learning Support Assistant to work in a secondary school in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and committed individual who can provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will help pupils engage with their learning, develop independence and build positive relationships in a supportive educational environment.
Learning Support Assistant Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils overcome learning challenges, manage their emotions and participate in classroom activities. You will adapt your approach to meet individual needs, encourage positive behaviour and provide consistent support to help pupils develop confidence and make progress.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored learning support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs during lessons and classroom activities.
- Work alongside teachers to implement individual learning strategies and support pupils in achieving their targets.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and constructive interactions with peers and staff.
- Adapt support approaches to meet pupils’ individual needs, abilities and communication styles.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils while promoting independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
Learning Support Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH needs or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
- A patient, empathetic and resilient approach when working with pupils who may face barriers to learning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Confidence in supporting behaviour management and helping pupils regulate their emotions.
- A flexible, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant in Hull, or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with us.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Learning Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Hull.