Learning Support Assistant

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Support the day-to-day running of the THRIVE provision, including implementing timetables, planning, and strategies to meet individual pupil needs
• Deliver 1:1, small groups, and class group sessions
• Establish positive relationships with young people, acting as a role model, and building constructive relationships with parents and families
• Use specialist skills to support emotional development and liaise with school staff to embed the THRIVE approach across the whole school environment
• Work alongside the lead to assess pupil progress and create up-to-date action plans through regular THRIVE assessments

• GCSE pass grade C (or 4) or above in English and Maths
• Up-to-date training relevant to the post
• Essential: Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Essential: Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, ADHD, and ASC
• Essential: Experience working with children in an educational setting and with young people with challenging behaviour
• Desirable: THRIVE training or a willingness to undertake practitioner training
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and unaccompanied
• Excellent interpersonal, numeracy, and literacy skills
• Ability to manage the emotional demands of working with young people and remain positive under challenging circumstances

THRIVE training or a willingness to undertake practitioner training

• £2000 Welcome Bonus
• Training and education
• Safeguarding & Prevent