Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a number of dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help ensure all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can thrive and succeed. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference each day. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. This position is contracted on a 31 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. Job Purpose

• Support identified students within the classroom environment, within small group situations.
• Work with teachers to enhance student progress, whilst also promoting their independence, self esteem and social inclusion.
  
  Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.
  
  To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
Please note a full application must be submitted as CV's will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.