Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Dorking, Surrey – 5 days a week

Available to start ASAP.

As a Learning Support Assistant, your role is to create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will work with teachers and the therapy team to provide tailored support for a specific tutor group during lessons and transitions between classes.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage their engagement and confidence in learning.
• Understand each pupil's ‘Pupil Passport’ and collaborate with teachers to implement strategies aligned with EHCPs.
• Support classroom learning by assisting teachers and proactively engaging with pupils to keep them focused and challenged.
• Provide feedback to the SENCO and staff about effective teaching strategies and highlight any concerns.
• Apply behaviour policies consistently to maintain a positive learning environment. Record and guide reflection sessions with pupils to help them meet targets.
• Assist with enrichment activities, off‑site trips and break times, ensuring safety and promoting new experiences.
• Deliver adapted learning content to individuals or small groups and provide feedback to teachers on outcomes.
• Monitor pupils’ wellbeing, reporting concerns in line with safeguarding protocols.
• Maintain high professionalism, complying with policies on Positive Behaviour Support, Child Protection, Health & Safety and Data Protection.

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (e.g., autism, SEMH, ADHD) is preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑motivation, teamwork and the ability to establish good relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.

• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and promoting the school's ethos and values.
• Positive attitude, resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Dedication to confidentiality, safeguarding and equality.