Learning Support Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

**Salary**

£24,294.00 - £25,979.04

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Date posted**

02/10/2024

**Job reference**

REQ000587

**Attachments**
- attachment- Job Description v1 Adel Beck LSA.docx**Job title**:Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

**Location**:Adel Beck Secure

**Salary**: £24,294.00 - £25,979.04

**Hours**:37 hours per week Mon-Fri

**Contract**:Permanent

Are you resilient and empathetic, with the ability to inspire positive change in vulnerable young people who can be hard to engage? Do you have a good understanding of child and adolescent development, a restorative approach and relevant experience? If the answer’s yes, the role of Learning Support Assistant at Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home could be right for you.

At Adel Beck we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18. They are referred to us following court proceedings, placed on remand or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others.

Our goal is to inspire change in attitudes, behaviours, learning and emotions. We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk-taking behaviour, exploitation and offending.

We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.

**The role**

As an LSA, you will be expected to provide 1:1 and in class support for our young people with additional learning needs in accessing all aspects of the curriculum.

**About you**

**You must have**:

- good interpersonal and communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills
- able to listen actively, ask questions, clarify points and check understanding
- ability to deal positively and objectively with challenging pupils
- ability to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team
- ability to work using own initiative and adhere to strict timescales
- Effective skills in the facilitation of mentoring, supervising and developing pupils with a wide spectrum learning styles and educational needs
- Ability to manage self and work under pressure

**We expect the following experience and qualifications**:

- GCSEs or Equivalent in English and mathematics
- understanding of child and adolescent development
- understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practice
- knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and child protection and safeguarding principles
- experience working in a residential childcare/education environment and of supporting children or young people with complex and challenging behaviour

**What we offer you**

You’ll be part of a supportive team which has your wellbeing and professional development at heart. There’s no greater job satisfaction than seeing the difference you make every day to the lives of children and young people.

**We offer**:

- a competitive salary plus allowances
- funding for you to study for relevant qualifications
- ongoing training opportunities for you to build the skills you need to do your best for the young people in your care
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

**How to apply**
- a supporting statement (maximum 1 page) explaining your suitability for the role

Your supporting statement must demonstrate that your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements in the job description and employee specification. Think about your transferable skills, competencies and attributes and explain how these qualify you for the position.

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.**

**We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.**

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

**Job Purpose**:
**Adel Beck**:
All staff are required to support the Home’s main purpose of encouraging and enabling children and young people to develop attitudinally, behaviourally, educationally and emotionally in ord