Learning Strategies Assistant

Teaching Vacancies9 months ago
Lincoln, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Priory Academy LSST, one of the UK’s top performing state schools, is looking for a Learning Strategies Assistant to join our exceptional staff body. You would join a team that takes pride in our outstanding academic track record and nurtures a vibrant, supportive, and ambitious culture.

In this role, you will support the Head of Learning Strategies in addressing the academic and social needs of students, carrying out observations to monitor student progress and delivering effective intervention techniques. You will play an important part in our commitment to improving student outcomes and overall wellbeing.

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, ensuring that all staff members uphold these core values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities: Support the Head of Learning Strategies with initiatives tailored for students with specific academic needs and social adjustments.
  • Responsibilities: Carry out observations to monitor and support student progress.
  • Responsibilities: Assist in implementing and reviewing intervention techniques to enhance student learning.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience Required: Experience working with students and a sound understanding of student intervention techniques.
  • Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (grade A-C or equivalent) alongside a Level 2 IT qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 qualification or demonstrable progress towards achieving it.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits: Annual appraisals and access to continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
  • Benefits: Participation in our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.
  • Benefits: Flexible career development opportunities including permanent and secondment routes across our academies.

Required Skills

Academic support
IT proficiency
Observation
Student intervention techniques
Communication