Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant - Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Secondary Learning Support | KS3/KS4 | Classroom & Individual Pupil Support

Learning Support Assistant opportunity within a Secondary Academy, supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils with classroom learning, engagement and academic progress.

A Learning Support Assistant is required for a Secondary Academy in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4. The role would suit an experienced teaching assistant, graduate or education professional who enjoys working directly with secondary-aged pupils.

Your role in the school

Rather than leading lessons, you will work alongside teaching staff to help pupils access the curriculum and remain engaged with their learning.

Depending on the needs of individual classes, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during whole-class teaching
• Working with individuals or small groups
• Helping pupils understand and complete classroom tasks
• Providing additional explanation where required
• Supporting pupils with organisation and independence
• Encouraging positive learning behaviours
• Working with teachers to identify barriers to learning
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress

Requirements:

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

• Experience working with children or young people
• An understanding of secondary education
• Good communication skills
• Patience and consistency
• The ability to establish professional relationships with pupils
• Confidence working alongside qualified teachers
• A reliable and professional approach
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one

Tradewind Benefits

You will have access to free CPD through more than 2,500 courses, resources and webinars, as well as tailored support from Charlie, your education consultant with over 10 years of education-sector experience.

There is also potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities across Tradewind's partner schools, including mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings.

To discuss the Learning Support Assistant vacancy in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, contact Charlie at Tradewind on (phone number removed).

For direct consideration, email your up-to-date CV and cover letter to (url removed).