Learning Support Assistant for SEND & Literacy

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Tilbury seeks a Learning Support Assistant to enhance student learning across all year groups. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, planning activities for students with special educational needs, and promoting academic progress. Applicants should possess good GCSE results and skills in literacy, numeracy, and behaviour support. A competitive package of benefits is offered, including a £1,000 Golden Hello after 12 months and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

Benefits

£1,000 Golden HELLO scheme

Westfield Health Insurance

Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric Car, Cycle to Work)

Long-service awards

State-of-the-art facilities

Paid ‘My Day’ each year

Subsidised holiday for staff families

Qualifications

• Good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviours.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal skills and good knowledge of ICT.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and SENCo by planning and delivering small group activities.
• Observe, record and report on student learning to inform instruction.
• Provide classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behaviour.

Skills

Classroom support skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT knowledge

Supporting children with additional needs

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Behavioural support

Education

Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

Job description

An innovative educational institution in Tilbury seeks a Learning Support Assistant to enhance student learning across all year groups. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, planning activities for students with special educational needs, and promoting academic progress. Applicants should possess good GCSE results and skills in literacy, numeracy, and behaviour support. A competitive package of benefits is offered, including a £1,000 Golden Hello after 12 months and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.