Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – January Start
Company Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated, compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team and contribute to the success of the students.
Position Overview: As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and personal development of students with diverse learning needs. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will provide assistance to individual students or small groups, ensuring they have access to the curriculum and can fully engage in the learning process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individualised Support: Provide one-on-one support to students with specific learning needs, adapting teaching materials and methods as necessary.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to develop and implement effective strategies for student success.
- Classroom Assistance: Assist in the preparation of learning materials, classroom activities, and assessments.
- Monitoring Progress: Regularly assess and record student progress, communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Behavioural Support: Offer guidance and support to students in managing behaviour, promoting a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
Qualities and Experience:
While formal Mental Health qualifications are not mandatory, the following qualities and experience are highly valued for success in this role:
- Previous experience working with young people facing mental health challenges and challenging behaviours, ideally in a school or therapeutic setting.
- An interest in or studies related to psychology, counselling, or therapy, which can complement your ability to provide effective support.
- Empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals in improving their mental well-being.
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills to effectively manage challenging situations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to students’ diverse emotional and behavioural needs.
- Life experience around SEMH and challenging behaviour can contribute to your understanding and connection with the challenges our students face.
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Join us in shaping a brighter future for our youth. Apply today to find out more!
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
– Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.
