About this role
We seek to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and committed to supporting those students who have additional needs. They will be able to relate to students in a calm, supportive and positive manner.
The post holder will support the needs of students on the SEN register within a variety of lessons. Experience is desirable but not essential. Every day is different so we need people who are resilient and work well as part of a team.
The successful candidate should:
Be motivated to work with children and young people to ensure they are successfulHave a commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of all studentsHave an ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young peopleHave emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining disciplineHave an ability to raise self-esteem and expectations of children and young peopleHave an ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholdersHave strong ICT skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suiteHave an ability to work as part of a team