Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Elementa is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Taunton. The role supports students aged 11–16 who may have identified SEMH, SCLN, an EHCP, or other additional needs, helping them engage in learning and make positive progress academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Support teachers in the classroom and adapt resources so all students can access lessons
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to share effective strategies
• Support the school’s behaviour policy and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour
• Encourage students to make positive choices around behaviour, attendance and social interaction
• Support communication between school and families where appropriate to promote engagement
• Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies at all times
• Assist with monitoring and recording student progress, wellbeing and engagement
• Promote high expectations and contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture
• Support whole-school systems such as rewards and behaviour management
• Encourage students to develop socially, emotionally and culturally within the wider school environment
• Be aware of individual student needs, including health needs, and communicate these effectively to relevant staff

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people with additional needs in a school or similar setting is essential
• Must hold a current DBS on the update service (a DBS on the update service is required, as delays could affect start dates)
• Strong behaviour management skills, patience and consistency in dealing with challenging behaviour
• Ability to act as a positive role model and support students’ learning and personal development

Compensation & Working Hours

Pay: £90–£100 per day (temporary)

Hours: 0.8 (4 days per week, not Tuesday)

Start date: ASAP

Location

Taunton, United Kingdom

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