Learning Support Assistant

About the job

Are you motivated to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs?

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced learning support assistant to join our caring learning support team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating a supportive and enriched educational experience for our students. As a teaching assistant, you will work closely with teachers, students, families, and other key professionals to ensure every student’s unique needs are met.

The position is a teaching assistant for supply work (0%) - temporary for one year, with the possibility of extension.
The position is available for immediate appointment.

Key responsibilities

• Help create a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes growth, self-confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Foster and build caring relationships with students with various learning needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction to accommodate the various learning diversities within the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher or the SEND Coordinator.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to support neurodiverse students.

Who are you?

We are looking for candidates with:

• A background in education, learning support, or working with individuals with special needs
• A passion for creating inclusive and diverse learning experiences
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of students

Qualifications

The following qualifications are relevant:

• Qualifications in special needs education, social work, or social care
• All candidates should have good English (minimum B2)

Experience

This person should have experience working with primary children with special needs and/or have the personal qualities needed to work 1:1 with individuals with special needs.   

We offer

BISS is committed to being a collaborative learning organisation. The school offers a supportive working environment and invests generously in professional development for all its staff. As a member of the Norwegian IB Schools Association, the Nordic Network of International Schools, and the IB Global Community, the school offers regular opportunities to communicate and collaborate with other educators, both in Norway and elsewhere in Europe.

All employees are entitled to membership of our private pension scheme, through NordeaLiv.

More information

Safeguarding

BISS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check (DBS or equivalent).

Equal opportunities

To ensure gender equality, we strongly encourage men to apply.