Learning Support Assistant January Leeds

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Leeds

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£90 - £120 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

A welcoming specialist setting in Leeds is seeking an adaptable and relationship-focused Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This rewarding role involves supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and engage positively with education.

Job Role

You will work with pupils individually and in small groups, providing academic, behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day. You will help create a safe and structured environment in which pupils feel understood, supported and able to make progress.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pupils during lessons and targeted interventions.
  • Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
  • Encourage participation, independence and positive learning habits.
  • Build secure and respectful relationships with pupils.
  • Support emotional regulation, communication and social skills.
  • Follow individual learning plans, EHCP targets and behaviour strategies.
  • Assist with the management and de-escalation of challenging situations.
  • Work closely with teachers, pastoral colleagues and external professionals.
  • Record progress and communicate relevant information to the wider team.
  • Promote safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience working with children or young people.
  • The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • A calm, patient and flexible approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Experience supporting SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour would be advantageous.
  • Relevant experience from education, care, youth work or community support will also be considered.

This opportunity would suit someone who understands that progress looks different for every young person and wants to help pupils reconnect with learning.

Job Reference: JT25NG165246

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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