Learning Support Assistant
Kew House School
Chiswick/London
- Salary:
- Competitive, commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 November 2024
Job overview
Part-time (0.6 FTE) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Kew House School was established in the conviction that there exists an opportunity for a different kind of independent secondary school in London – academically demanding but with a forward-thinking approach to selection criteria, the flexibility of the curriculum, the shape of the school day, and recognition of creativity and talent. A character-selective school, we pride ourselves on the support and care we extend to our 600 pupils whilst striving to add value to their success in all fields of academia, sport, and creativity. Kew House has successfully grown over ten years since its foundation and was recently awarded the ISI “Excellent” grading.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide one-on-one support to a student with dyslexia. This is a part-time role, ideal for someone with a passion for helping students overcome learning challenges and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored academic support to a student with dyslexia.
- Assist the student with reading, writing, and comprehension tasks, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Work closely with teachers to implement individualised learning strategies.
- Help the student develop organisational and study skills, such as note-taking and time management.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment to boost the student’s confidence and motivation.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role or working with students with learning difficulties.
- Understanding of dyslexia and strategies to support dyslexic learners.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and parents.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualifications in education, special needs, or learning support.
- Experience with assistive technologies for dyslexia, such as text-to-speech software.
Hours:
- 15 - 18 hours per week.
- Flexible working hours, depending on the student's schedule.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Please note that we are recruiting for this position on a rolling basis; immediate applications are encouraged and will be considered on receipt.
Kew Green Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification. Please also see our safeguarding policy.
About Kew House School
Kew House School is a co-educational independent senior school for students aged 11-18 years in West London, near to Kew and Chiswick. The school opened its doors for the first time in September 2013 with 63 students and now has over 550 on roll. It is the sister school to Maida Vale School, Ravenscourt Park and Kew Green Preparatory Schools and is owned by The Gardener Schools Group Ltd, a family company founded by Maria and Edward Gardener.
Kew House School takes a modern and pioneering approach to every aspect of school life. The key characteristics upon which the school was founded are:
Ethos and aims
Individualised attention both pastorally and educationally for all students. KHS benefits from having a smaller student roll than many independent senior schools and provides the flexibility needed to enable students to fulfill their potential.
Selection criteria
We seek inquisitive, intelligent students displaying a recognisable talent. Although we use entrance testing, greater emphasis is placed on interview, and feeder school reports. We select each year group as a whole cohort seeking a balanced mix of aptitudes and personal attributes.
Ethos
We recognise and enhance the individual abilities of each child, welcome students with varying academic profiles and place emphasis on confidence, self-esteem and creativity. We believe this approach will produce excellent academic results. We operate a true “open door” policy welcoming parents and members of the wider community. The school has developed the feeling of a family and social hub giving emotional support and security to all students and employees, achievable due to its size.
The curriculum
We pursue excellence in all areas whether examinable or not. Our aim is to provide a rich and broad education to all students whatever their specialism. While we aim to achieve the highest academic results for each pupil we do not serve as an examination “factory”. Our “Individuals in Society” (IS) course focuses on personal development, emotionally, practically, and intellectually, throughout each student’s life at the school via regular, time-tabled sessions and extensions of the school day.
Community involvement
The school is outward looking taking full advantage of the wide variety of cultural, scientific and business organisations in London as a resource for academic and non-academic learning as well as fostering opportunities for service to the local community. Visitors regularly hold seminars and workshops at the school.
Modern and Pioneering Approach
The school takes a fresh approach to all areas of school life and will not be bound by current conventions and practice. Whilst retaining the core traditional values in place at our preparatory schools, we have made bold decisions about curriculum, timetabling, the length and shape of the school day and term, aligning the school with the lives of students and parents. The school operates as an educational and social centre for students in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays when core, extension or one-off learning courses will operate and social events take place.
Creativity and excellence
The school exists to foster individual and group creativity in all areas and to allow talent to bloom. We encourage individuality of thought and self-motivation in all areas of study and exploration.
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