Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Dorking, Surrey- 5 days a week 

SENCare Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work for a specialist school which is based in Dorking, Surrey to start ASAP. 

Job Description As a Learning Support Assistant, your role is to create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working with teachers and the therapy team, you’ll provide tailored support for a specific tutor group during lessons and transitions between classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage their engagement and confidence in learning.

• Understand each pupil's ‘Pupil Passport’ and collaborate with teachers to implement strategies aligned with EHCPs.

• Support classroom learning by assisting teachers and proactively engaging with pupils to keep them focused and challenged.

• Provide feedback to the SENCO and staff about effective teaching strategies and highlight any concerns.

• Apply behaviour policies consistently to maintain a positive learning environment. Record and guide reflection sessions with pupils to help them meet targets.

• Assist with enrichment activities, offsite trips, and break times, ensuring safety and promoting new experiences.

• Deliver adapted learning content to individuals or small groups and provide feedback to teachers on outcomes.

• Monitor pupils' wellbeing, reporting concerns in line with safeguarding protocols.

• Maintain high professionalism, complying with policies on Positive Behaviour Support, Child Protection, Health & Safety, and Data Protection.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade 4 or above.

Experience

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (e.g., autism, SEMH, ADHD) is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Self-motivation, teamwork, and the ability to establish good relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and promoting the school's ethos and values.

• Positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Dedication to confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality.

About us: 

SENCare Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency that provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK.  We offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors

If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, then please apply below or contact our team direct and ask for John Stokes @ SENCare Recruitment.

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