Temporary Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4QF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b64ebe10-fdc3-4a1c-b845-65de6b7a486e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will work as part of our team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCO, Deputy SENDCO and Learning Managers providing support for students, teachers and the UTC in order to raise standards of achievement for all our students working with small groups of students or in classrooms across the UTC.
You will assist with planning, monitoring, assessing, and managing classes to encourage students to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of UTC life. In addition, you will supervise classes across the curriculum where there are planned and unplanned absences of staff members, ensuring that students are engaged in pre-set work and you will manage student behaviour to ensure a safe learning environment.
You will be a skilled practitioner who has knowledge and experience of working within the SEND / Inclusion area. A Level 3 qualification within this field is essential and a HLTA qualification desirable.
In addition, a Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
Westfield HealthLocal Authority Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting policies and procedures.
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will work as part of our team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCO, Deputy SENDCO and Learning Managers providing support for students, teachers and the UTC in order to raise standards of achievement for all our students working with small groups of students or in classrooms across the UTC.
You will assist with planning, monitoring, assessing, and managing classes to encourage students to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of UTC life. In addition, you will supervise classes across the curriculum where there are planned and unplanned absences of staff members, ensuring that students are engaged in pre-set work and you will manage student behaviour to ensure a safe learning environment.
You will be a skilled practitioner who has knowledge and experience of working within the SEND / Inclusion area. A Level 3 qualification within this field is essential and a HLTA qualification desirable.
In addition, a Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
Westfield HealthLocal Authority Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting policies and procedures.