Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
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 achieve their potential? Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs and the resilience to help them navigate challenges in the classroom?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist educational setting in York. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and compassionate individual who understands the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
Learning Support Assistant Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored academic, social and emotional support. You will help pupils manage barriers to learning, encourage positive behaviour and adapt your approach to suit individual needs, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to participate and succeed.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs during lessons and learning activities.
- Work alongside teachers to implement individual learning strategies and support pupils in achieving their targets.
- Help pupils manage their emotions, develop coping strategies and build positive relationships with others.
- Adapt support approaches to meet individual learning needs, communication styles and levels of engagement.
- Monitor pupils’ progress and behaviour, sharing relevant observations with teachers and the wider support team.
- Promote a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment that encourages independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
Learning Support Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND and SEMH needs is essential.
- Understanding of additional learning needs, emotional regulation and positive behaviour support strategies.
- Experience supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or face barriers to mainstream education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a 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 York, 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 York.