Specialist Teaching Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – 

Learning Support Assistant required on a full-time or part-time basis to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Monday-Friday 8:30am-15:30pm.

Full-time, part-time or flexible work available.

Paid on a weekly basis

Working with small groups or on a 1 to 1 basis.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Supporting the students inside and outside the classroom
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 differentiating levels of support
• Preparing the classroom and any resources needed by the Teacher
• Managing behaviours
• Attend to medical needs (training given)
• Engage and interact with the children to suit individual needs
• Provide sensory activities
• Support with reading and/or writing
• Attend any relevant CPD training

The successful applicant must be prepared to provide personal care. The ideal person for this role would be an experienced carer, nursery assistant or SEN teaching assistant. Experience is not essential - as long as you are caring, nurturing, resilient and are also willing to learn on the go!

If you are interested in this role or just want more information, please get in touch. 

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.
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