Learning Support Assistant

SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.

A distinguished institution specialising in Special Education, catering to children encountering significant social, emotional, or educational obstacles, proudly introduces an innovative and distinctive approach to learning, setting a benchmark in the educational landscape.

The Specialist School offers students an immersive educational experience, navigating through an enriching outdoor and craft-based curriculum. Here, students delve into hands-on skills encompassing textiles, green woodworking, pottery, culinary arts, and even blacksmithing. Additionally, they devote considerable time to cultivating biodynamic produce in our school gardens and tending to our farm animals.

To thrive in the vibrant environment, we seek individuals who epitomise qualities such as integrity, dependability, exceptional communication, resilience, diligence, adaptability, and a strong team ethos. If you possess a genuine zeal to enhance your knowledge and skills in an unparalleled educational milieu, the Specialist School beckons you.

Experience in, or a readiness to cultivate expertise in, supporting the delivery of the unique curriculum is highly prized. Candidates should also embody the following attributes:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational capacity.
• A profound comprehension of child learning, coupled with a keen interest in holistic child development.
• Proficiency in literacy and numeracy demonstrated through GCSE qualifications in Maths and English or equivalent.
• A fervour for outdoor pursuits or a demonstrated interest in acquiring relevant proficiencies.
• A sincere enthusiasm for learning coupled with a resolute commitment to working with children and young people with additional needs.
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic demeanour, prioritising the child's well-being at all times.
• Exemplary observational skills and the aptitude for creative thinking and problem-solving, fostering the exploration of our students' latent potential.
• Emotional intelligence and fortitude, capable of maintaining composure in demanding circumstances.

As a valued member of our team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Offering tailored support to learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, and challenging behaviours on an individual basis.
• Assisting students in acclimating to their environment, identifying signs of distress, and providing comfort.
• Cultivating an ethos of acceptance and inclusivity among all pupils, nurturing their self-esteem and facilitating their integration into the classroom and wider school community.
• Encouraging student interaction and participation in activities under the guidance of teachers.
• Supervising and supporting students to ensure their safety and access to quality education, fostering their physical, emotional, and educational growth.
• Cultivating positive and supportive relationships with students, acting as a role model and effectively addressing their individual needs.
• Enjoying outdoor activities as part of your daily routine, exploring the school's picturesque grounds.

To apply for this role, candidates must:

• Possess their own transportation.
• Hold a DBS certificate on the update service or be able to apply for one promptly.
• Provide references covering the last two years of employment.

If you are impassioned about making a tangible impact in the lives of children and young people, we eagerly anticipate your application. Join the school community and help empower the students to redefine their potential.

Qualifications Required: Minimum of 6 months experience. NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

Salary: £85.68 - £87.25 per day.

Hours: Full-Time (9:00 am - 3:30 pm).

Location: Stourbridge.

Interview Dates: ASAP.

Start Date: April 2024.

Contact: Pippa Lee.