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 adaptab...