Casual Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

We are seeking dynamic people who want to work with students with a range of learning needs. This position would suit those who are looking to work with young people in the future, including graduates and those interested in careers such as teaching, educational psychology or where gaining experience of diverse needs in a mainstream setting would be of benefit. We are a successful and highly inclusive school with a dedicated, supportive and forward-thinking team of learning support assistants. Your main duties will be to support students with their learning in lessons and to work with them individually and in small groups. We wish to appoint colleagues who: have excellent interpersonal and communication skills are able to work effectively as part of a team experience of, or interest in, supporting students with a range of individual needs are able to work full time, 34 hours per week, term time only (or part time by agreement) The position would suit those considering a teaching career (opportunities exist, for suitable candidates, to be sponsored for teacher training in the future) wishing to gain experience in a mainstream secondary school, those interested in Educational Psychology or seeking a longer-term post working with teenagers in a supportive role in a stimulating environment. A casual contract offers guaranteed minimum hours by agreement and depending on the requirement of the department.