About this role
Learning Support Assistant – Alternative Provision
Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or SEMH need? Are you looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity as a Learning Support Assistant? This vibrant and supportive Alternative Provision in South Birmingham is looking to add an experienced Learning Support Assistant to the team to provide vital 1-2-1 support for students who have struggled to engage in mainstream settings.
This school has an excellent reputation for providing students with the care and guidance that they need to get back into mainstream education and has been praised for its nurturing and holistic approach. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with the teachers and SENCO to ensure that students receive the support that they deserve. This role requires a Learning Support Assistant with strong behaviour managements, and lots of empathy and resilience.
Job Role
- Providing 1-2-1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
- Supporting pupils to remain engaged and focused during lessons
- Helping students develop positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Working closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour management
- Building positive relationships to encourage trust and engagement
- Supporting students who may face barriers to learning
- Monitoring and reporting on student progress and behaviour
- Contributing to a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
In Return You Will
- Work within a supportive and experienced staff team
- Gain valuable experience supporting students with SEMH needs
- Be part of a provision focused on re-engaging young people with education
- Receive ongoing guidance and support from leadership and teaching staff
- Work in a rewarding role where every day makes a difference
- Be paid a competitive daily rate based on experience
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Learning Support Assistant or alternative provision vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.