Learning Support Assistant

Do you have a passion for changing & enhancing the lives of children and young people?Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant who specialises in supporting young people with SEMH?Integra Education are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work with a caseload of learners between the ages of 14 and 25 who have barriers to learning. You will provide the necessary tailored support to facilitate learner progression, to ensure that our learners are able to engage. The successful candidate will work with learners on a 1:1 and small group basis.Key Responsibilities:Deliver one to one intervention to support learners to be able to access the curriculumWork as part of a team to co-ordinate and deliver advice, guidance and training interventions that meet the needs of individuals who face barriers to learning.Support learners to develop their English, Maths and IT skillsTo develop learners and help grow their confidence and self-esteemWork with colleagues to review learners progress and contribute to reviewsAbout You:Must have a knowledge of education and barriers which learners could faceAwareness of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)Good Knowledge of how to support leaners within an education provisionA warm, approachable empathetic style and the ability to establish a rapport and build relationships with learners that support them to achieve their qualification and to progress further into education and/or trainingTarget-drivenSkills Required:Ideally working in education, training, guidance, advice & counselling environmentsHave experience of working with young people with SENDStrong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skillsAbility to identify individuals' needs including learning needs, being able to provide tailored supportAbility to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in an outreach capacity, complete visits in the community and lone working if requiredStrong behaviour management skillsDBS on the update service (we can support with this)Right to work in the UKWhat we offer:Competitive pay ratesExcellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn new skillsHaving an impact on the learning, progress and development of the students with which you are workingIntegra People is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra People promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.