Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Rose Bridge.

The core purpose of the role will be, through the development and implementation of individual education and/or behaviour plans, you will support our pupils to access learning. All whilst building positive relationships and promoting inclusion and acceptance.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities within the main school and/or inclusion areas.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

• Occupational Sick Pay
• Conditions of Service
• Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
• The Believe Learning Institute
• Preferential Admission
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme

TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience essential

Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team essential

Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community essential

Dedicated essential

Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people essential

Reliable, honest and trustworthy essential

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (  ).

Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.