1:1 Learning Support Assistant
A Wakefield Secondary school is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join the team as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant. This position is designed to provide individualised support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
Responsibilities:
- Individualised Support: Work closely with a child to provide personalised assistance based on their specific learning requirements.
- Academic Support: Assist children in understanding and completing class assignments and projects. Reinforce learning concepts and strategies.
- Communication: Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and parents to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to support each child’s learning goals.
- Behavioural Support: Implement strategies to manage and support positive behaviour and fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Progress Monitoring: Keep detailed records of the student's progress and share insights with the teaching team and parents as needed.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse learning needs and strategies to address them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- Relevant certifications or coursework in special education or a related field is a plus.
Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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