Learning Support Assistant

Role Description

Learning Support Assistant ( fixed term contract for 1 year )

Cambian Beverley school- Beverley

£23,370.40 per annum

40 hours per week, Term Time Only

We are now recruiting for Learning Support Assistant to join our team. Supporting the teaching and senior staff, you will be an integral part of a dedicated team supporting the achievement and progress of learners.

The school:

Cambian Beverley School is an small independent, DfE-registered, 39 week, coeducational day school. Beverley School provides quality specialist education for up to 16 students, aged 9 – 18 years with on-going social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). 

The school specialises in educating students with SEMH needs through flexible learning programmes, delivered using high-quality teaching and pastoral care. 

We are looking for Learning Support Assistant that are:

• Passionate about improving the lives of others.
• A positive and consistent role model to others.
• Innovative, engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational.
• A calm and listening person with a mature, supportive approach.
• Calm and patient but equally warm and nurturing.
• An excellent communicator and team player.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishing productive relationships with learners and everyone at the school.
• Acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Supporting learners consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Working with the Tutor/Teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.