School Learning Support Roles

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of primary & secondary schools. We are looking for enthusiastic, patient and dedicated individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Cover Supervisor or someone looking to take your first step into education, we would love to hear from you.

We work with a wide range of primary schools, secondary schools, including mainstream, SEND, SEMH and Alternative Provision settings, offering opportunities from day-to-day assignments through to long-term placements.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across the classroom, working on a one-to-one basis or providing targeted support to small groups.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils with their learning and development
Working alongside teachers to deliver effective classroom support
Providing one-to-one and small-group intervention
Supporting pupils with additional learning needs and SEND
Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and academic development
Assisting with classroom activities and preparation of resources
Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
Supporting the implementation of individual learning and support plans
Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Following school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety policiesWe are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of backgrounds, including:

Learning Support Assistants
Teaching Assistants
SEN Teaching Assistants
Behaviour Mentors
Learning Mentors
Cover Supervisors
Youth Workers
Sports Coaches
Graduates interested in education
Candidates with experience supporting young people
Candidates with SEND, SEMH or behavioural support experiencePrevious experience working within a school or education setting is desirable but not always essential.

Most importantly, you will need to be:

Patient, approachable and supportive
Confident working with secondary-aged pupils
Able to build positive relationships
Resilient and adaptable
Passionate about supporting young people
Confident managing challenging behaviour
A strong communicator
Professional and reliable
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenWhat We Can Offer

At Spencer Clarke Group, we work with a wide range of secondary schools, giving you access to opportunities that match your experience, availability and career goals.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewSpencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these