P16 LSA

Post-16 Learning Support Assistant Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion, we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants. What the role involves: You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day in Post-16 GOALS provision brings new challenges. The GOALS provision is a functional pathway design to develop students’ life skills and increase their level of independence. Students are given the opportunity to practically apply learnt skills both within the classroom and the local community. Your role may involve providing support for students within lessons in the classroom or out within the community. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and participate in pastoral sessions, developing professional relationships with students in order to support their learning as well as their social and emotional development. The ideal candidate will have: Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Comfortable with short-notice changes to established schedules when necessary Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills. Knowledge and experience of behaviour management. The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum. The ability to manage small groups of children with complex social communication needs. The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for