Learning Support Assistant

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Scarborough

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: £21,257.48 per annum

We are looking for somebody with a caring nature, who has drive and vision and is passionate about helping pupils to achieve their personal best. If you have an interest in working with pupils who have special educational needs this is an ideal place to use your skills in this highly rewarding and challenging field of education. Our teaching takes place in small bespoke classes with tailor made timetables.

School Profile

Cambian Scarborough School is an independent day school with up to 20 pupils on roll, aged 8 to 18 years, whom have social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. Pupils are placed in Scarborough School by local authorities and most pupils have an Education Health and Care plan in place.

At Cambian Scarborough School there is a loyal and committed team of staff in place who work very hard on behalf of the pupils who attend. Pupils at Scarborough School are here because they are unable to attend mainstream education for a range of reasons and some have missed significant periods of education prior to joining the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and delivery of lesson plans tailored for students.
• Provide one-on-one support or small group instruction to students, ensuring effective engagement and understanding.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor and assess students progress, addressing any learning barriers.
• Help create and maintain a positive and structured learning environment that fosters independence and confidence.
• Support students during activities, including breaks, lunchtimes, and school events.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.