Learning Support Assistant - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Reed Education

Reed Education

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Learning Support Assistant

Full Time

Learning support assistant is a professional who provides assistance to students with learning difficulties, disabilities, or other challenges that may affect their ability to succeed in an academic setting.

These individuals typically work in schools orother educational settings and may be responsible for tasks such as:

Providing oneonone or small group tutoring
Assisting with classroom activities and assignments
Adapting materials and activities to meet the needs of individual students
Collaborating with teachers and other school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
Assisting with daily living skills, such as dressing and eating
Monitoring students' progress and communicating with parents and guardians

To be a successful learning support assistant, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be patient and empathetic, and have a desire to help others.

You should also be comfortable working with students of all ages and abilities andhave the ability to adapt to different teaching styles.

Some learning support assistants may have a background in education or a related field, while others may be trained on the job.