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Job description
Talented Psychology Graduate required for a Learning Support Assistant role in Kensington & Chelsea
Do you consider yourself to be a talented Psychology Graduate, with the correct skill set to take on a Learning Support Assistant position, contributing towards the pastoral wellbeing and academic achievement of students within a fully inclusive Secondary School?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Psychology Graduate who can commit themselves to a Learning Support Assistant for the academic year. The ideal candidate will can motivate, encourage and assist students to access the curriculum for every subject.
Learning Support Assistant | About the Job:
- Secondary School Learning Support Assistant role
- Sept 21 - July 22 - term-time only contract
- Full-Time, Learning Support Assistant role running until initially July 2022
- Salary: £20,500 - £21,000 (paid on a weekly PAYE basis)
- Liaising with the Assistant Headteacher, SENCO, SEN Manager and Teachers regarding the requirements of students and to develop and implement strategies
- Regular in-house and external training to enhance your professional development
Learning Support Assistant | Job Requirements:
- An excellent track-record of academic achievement including strong GCSE and A-Levels
- A minimum of a 2:1 degree preferably from a Russell Group or Oxbridge University
- The ability to handle sensitive issues relating to students
- The ability to form good working relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues
- Adaptability and flexibility in working practices and the ability to know when to use initiative
- An ability to be a good role model for students and colleagues
- Some previous experience of working with young people with learning/behaviour difficulties
This Learning Support Assistant job will provide the perfect platform for a graduate who is excited to commence a career within the education sector. With a dual focus on pastoral wellbeing and academic progress, this role will be suitable for aspiring Teachers or aspiring SEN professionals looking for experience prior to studying for a Masters.
