1:1 Learning Support Assistant

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Plymouth. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) who can think on their feet while ensuring the individual needs of the pupil are met. The position is available from February, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the selected pupil on a 1:1 basis, providing encouragement and support for tasks set by the class teacher.
• Shadow the pupil throughout all lessons and potentially during lunchtime, ensuring continuity of support.
• Proactively prevent and manage potential disruptions during lessons to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Build productive working relationships with the pupil and establish clear expectations for behavior and learning.
• Provide positive encouragement, constructive feedback, and praise to reinforce the pupil's efforts and foster self-esteem.
• Promote inclusion and encourage interaction between the pupil and their peers.

Requirements:

• Compassion and empathy towards students with diverse needs.
• A calm and adaptable personality to navigate various situations effectively.
• High emotional resilience to provide consistent support.
• Previous experience in nursing, mental health work, or youth work is advantageous.
• Commitment to working Monday to Friday in a supportive role.

What We Offer You:

• Dedicated Consultant support throughout the registration process and in your bookings.
• Weekly pay processed via PAYE, ensuring transparency and no processing fees.
• Access to our CPD Academy, offering free or heavily discounted training courses to support your professional development.
• Convenient Candidate App for managing your details, viewing and amending bookings, and accessing new opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme: earn £50 for every successful referral.

Requirements for Employment:

• A valid Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service is essential for clearance.
• Full assistance provided for DBS application, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual £13 subscription fee for the Update Service.

Join Teaching Personnel and become part of a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling career journey in education!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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