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As a Learning Support Assistant within our school setting at our St. Piers, you will work as part of a transdisciplinary team of Therapists, Nurses and Support Workers who are passionate about working together to provide the best possible outcomes for our students.

Day-to-day, your role will include…

+ Putting our students at the heart of everything we do.
+ Helping to create a safe learning environment where all students are encouraged, and enabled, to achieve their full potential.
+ Enabling students to access learning, using needs-specific, personalised approaches, both with 1:1 and group learning activities.
+ Assisting Tutors in the delivery of their lessons.
+ Contributing to tracking students' achievements against their learning objectives.
+ Planning and coordinating outings and day trips for our students.
+ Completing administration work that will support the smooth running of the school

Our fantastic Learning Support Assistants all share the same great qualities listed below. If you believe you share these qualities, we'd love to hear from you. Our Learning Support Assistants…

+ Are passionate about supporting children
+ Strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people you are supporting.
+ Are creative with new ideas to stimulate students.
+ Can be adaptable to changing priorities and working flexibly.
+ Can demonstrate good initiative when dealing with challenging situations.
+ Are engaging communicators, both verbally and in writing.
+ Have, or are willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (we can fund this if necessary).
+ Have experience of working in a classroom environment, and effectively recording and tracking student's learning progress.
+ Ideally have knowledge of specialist areas such Autism, Epilepsy and PMLD.

Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).

Monday to Friday - Term-Time only (38 weeks per year)

Permanent - 37 hours per week

£13.16 per hour

As a valued member of the Team, would you like to continue to represent St Piers School and College, as an incredible place for young people with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive?, + Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including the chance to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
+ Free parking onsite.
+ 27 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time and TTO staff)
+ Subsidised onsite dining in our beautiful restaurant.
+ Access to nationwide discounts and benefits
+ Gym membership options (onsite and off-site)
+ An occupational pension scheme.
+ Genuine opportunities for career progression.