Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in education, supporting children with various complex challenges to make a difference to their social, emotional and academic lives?

Have you recently graduated from university in a Psychology, Education or other SEN-related subject, and are keen to build classroom experience in a Stockton school prior to pursuing teacher training or further education?

Do you have previous experience working with SEN children, and a desire to further build upon this to best prepare you for a career in Teaching, Psychology or smiliar?

A well-established school in Stockton is looking for a position as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team and work closely with their students…

• Graduate Learning Support Assistant
• Full-time, long-term role starting as soon as possible
• Earn up to £470 per week as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant
• Mon-Fri, 32,5 hours per week (term-time only)
• Fully inclusive school located near central Newcastle
• Work 1:1 and in small group lessons focusing on a range of tailor-made needs
• Children aged 11-16 with a range of learning needs
• Perfect experience for aspiring teachers, speech and language therapists, or educational psychologists
• Graduates of Education, Psychology and other core-subject related degrees are welcome to apply
• Previous SEN experience is preferred but not essential

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and other education support staff to promote personalised learning and support for all students. The school offers designated learning areas for students requiring additional support, and advanced, tailor-made tuition in the Learning Support Department, with regular assessment to review and plan support for students in need.

The school is located near central Newcastle, a commutable distance from nearby the city, with excellent transport links and main roads directing towards the school. The school welcomes students with varying needs; it provides a rewarding work environment and is recognised by the local community for the support it provides to its students.

Although applicant SEN experience is preferred, the school offers training to facilitate appropriate support for its students, and is looking for the right individual for the role; someone passionate about getting involved, working with SEN students to make a difference to their lives whilst developing their own skillset.

The school wishes to speak to suitable candidates ASAP. The role will start from September, and, providing all goes well, will be a long-term position throughout the next academic year.

Do you feel this position as Graduate Learning Support Assistant is the next step for your career?

If so, please apply now by sending your CV and Cover Letter to Imogen at KPI Education to be considered.

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