Learning Support Assistant

EduTalent Group is representing a primary school seeking caring flexible and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join a supportive and inclusive primary school environment in West Sussex.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children supporting their academic social and emotional development. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide high-quality learning support for pupils with a range of additional needs including those with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and medical requirements.

Your role will help ensure that all pupils can access learning develop communication and social skills and participate fully in school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support for pupils with EHCPs and medical needs
  

• Assist in delivering targeted interventions to support communication literacy and personal development
  

• Encourage positive behaviour choices and apply agreed behaviour support strategies
  

• Work with small groups or on a 1:1 basis to reinforce learning and build confidence
  

• Support the inclusion of all pupils in classroom and playground activities
  

• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes promoting safe and positive play
  

• Liaise with class teachers the SENCO and external agencies to ensure consistent support
  

• Attend to pupils personal social and welfare needs where required
  

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil progress reviews
  

• Engage in professional development and participate in relevant training opportunities
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or educational setting
  

• A passion for supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential
  

• Understanding of strategies to promote positive behaviour and inclusion
  

• Ability to work flexibly independently and as part of a team
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
  

• Willingness to support personal care and medical needs when required
  

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  

Desirable:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND particularly communication and interaction needs
  

• Training in interventions such as Read Write Inc. or Catch Up Literacy
  

• Experience working with EHCP pupils and implementing outside agency strategies
  

• Relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level 2 or 3)
  

• Team Teach or equivalent positive behaviour management training
  

Benefits

• Contract: Permanent and long term contracts available 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week)
  

• Start Date: ASAP
  

• Inclusive supportive team environment
  

• Weekly pay and pension scheme
  

• Temp to perm opportunity

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils educational and personal growth