Learning Support Assistant - Aylesbury Vale Academy

We are looking to appoint a creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND Department. The successful candidate would be expected to have the knowledge and skills to support students with a variety of specific needs, including the delivery of targeted intervention outside of the classroom. You will be suitably qualified with experience of working with children in one of the four areas of SEND, and reporting to the Assistant Principal/SENDCo.

Experience of working in an educational provision and ideally relevant qualifications in Learning Support.
- A calm, understanding and friendly personality.
- The ability to manage behaviour and help students focus on any given task, encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- The willingness to work flexibly and constructively as part of a team, providing day to day classroom support to the children and assisting with student behaviour as and if required in a supportive manner.
- The ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
- The capability to work with teachers and the SENDCo to ensure progress and development.
- Applicants must have a GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Aylesbury Vale Academy is a popular all-through school based in Berryfieds. Aylesbury. We wish to appoint a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to a very busy, successful team., The Aylesbury Vale Academy is a good school with a strong sense of purpose and achievement based upon respect, aspiration and resilience. Aylesbury Vale Academy provides a safe and stimulating learning environment for children from 2 to 18 years old. At the Academy, we aim to provide an inclusive, engaging and challenging experience leading to an education of the highest quality.