Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs and helping them overcome barriers to education? Do you have experience working with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, alongside the patience and resilience to make a positive difference in their lives?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist educational setting in Scarborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and committed individual with experience supporting 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 adapt your approach to meet individual needs, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils manage challenges that may affect their learning. Your ability to build trusting relationships and provide consistent support will be essential in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
- 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 learning activities and support approaches to meet pupils' individual abilities and communication needs.
- Monitor pupils' engagement, behaviour and progress, sharing relevant observations with teachers and the wider support team.
- Promote a safe, structured and inclusive environment that encourages positive behaviour, independence and participation in learning.
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 young people.
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach, with 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 Scarborough, 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 Scarborough.