Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to work at an Alternative Provision in York, North Yorkshire, starting as soon as possible.
About the School:
- An Ofsted graded ‘Good’ School in York, known for its specialist provision catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- The school offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of students, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
- The school has a dedicated team of experienced staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and support professionals, who are committed to the well-being and academic success of every student.
- The school provides comprehensive therapeutic support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
- The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and promoting social skills development among students, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Learning Support Assistant Responsibilities:
- Supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, speech, language, and communication needs and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of students with SEN.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support, focusing on individual learning goals and progress.
- 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.
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable
- A solid understanding of various SEN conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning difficulties.
- Knowledge of strategies to support SEN learners
- 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 Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.