Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive secondary school in the Milton Keynes area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and helping students overcome barriers to their learning. You will work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure students receive the encouragement, guidance and additional support they need to make positive progress.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support students both inside and outside of the classroom, helping them engage with their education and develop their confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Supporting students within lessons across a range of subjects

• Helping pupils understand and complete learning activities

• Supporting students with additional learning needs

• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence

• Helping students overcome barriers to learning

• Building positive and professional relationships with young people

• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines

• Assisting with targeted interventions

• Working alongside teachers, SEND and pastoral teams

• Monitoring student engagement and providing feedback to teaching staff

• Helping create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Who Are We Looking For?

Previous experience within a school would be beneficial, but it is not essential if you have relevant transferable experience working with children, young people or individuals who require additional support.

We would welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Teaching assistance

• SEN/SEND support

• Youth work

• Care or support work

• Mentoring

• Sports coaching

• Residential childcare

• Behaviour support

• Children's services

• Psychology or education

Graduates looking to gain experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, counselling or another education-related career are also encouraged to apply.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people

• Patient, approachable and understanding

• Confident building positive relationships with students

• A strong communicator

• Reliable and consistent

• Able to remain calm in challenging situations

• Adaptable to different students and learning needs

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team

• Committed to helping students achieve their potential

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to free CPD and professional development

• Free access to The National College after your first day worked

• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities

• Opportunities to develop valuable secondary school experience

• Ongoing career support and guidance

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within education, SEND, pastoral support or youth work while making a positive difference to young people's education.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

To apply, please send your CV to hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com.