King Edward's School, Birmingham
Learning Support Assistant
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King Edward’s School in Birmingham, one of the best independent day schools in the country, seeks a Learning Support Assistant from 1st September 2026.
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In relation to individual pupils:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the special educational needs of the pupils concerned
- Consider the pupils’ needs and ensure their access to the curriculum through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment, and materials
- Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently with respect and consideration
- Be an advocate for pupils with special educational needs
- Deliver small group interventions to pupils
- Support pupils with essay writing and revision strategies
- Effectively manage the school’s dedicated SEND Space
- Help promote independent learning, and build pupils’ confidence and enhance self-esteem
- Liaise with departments on behalf of the pupil
- Remove barriers to learning
- Assist pupils with physical needs as appropriate
- Help pupils record homework in an appropriate way
- Help keep the pupils on track and build motivation in order to drive progress and complete assignments such as coursework
- Help to provide access arrangements for examinations
- Communicate with parents in collaboration with the SENDCo and pastoral team
- Support pupils with pastoral issues
- Support whole school events, e.g., Neurodiversity Week
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