Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Thurrock

Full-time/Temporary

£110 - £125 per day

Are you a passionate Learning support assistant looking to make a real difference in Education?

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Learning support assistant to join a supportive and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Thurrock, supporting students with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Learning support assistant, you will be required (but not limited) to:

• Support pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
• Act as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Provide feedback to the classroom teacher on the pupil’s progress against lesson plans, the conduct of the lesson and keeping pupil-related records
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding
• Provide additional support to the teachers in the classrooms
• Establish positive relationships with the pupils in lessons being covered

What We''re Looking For:

• A passion for supporting students with additional needs
• Prior experience supporting SEND pupils would be preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• A commitment to inclusion and the values of the school

The School:

• Located in Thurrock, with onsite parking available
• Offering an inclusive and supportive community that enriches the educational experience.
• As the new learning support assistant, you will be supported by the leadership team
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff

Apply for this Learning support assistant role or contact Unity Education on (phone number removed).