Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Our client secondary school situated in the heart of Altrincham is looking to recruit a passionate graduate to fulfil their Learning Support Assistant position. This is a full time Learning Support role for a confident and motivated graduate who is keen to work within a secondary school environment.

This full time position is due to start towards the end of January but the school are fully flexible in starting the right graduate during February. If you are therefore interested and are only available later, then please still apply indicating your interest and availability.

Learning Support Assistant role:

This role will involve supporting students at KS3 aged 11 - 14 in the main, assisting the class teacher in ensuring they have access to the subjects being studied. There will be opportunities to support students who are excelling in their studies as well as opportunity to support students who have been identified as falling behind their peers. Any experience of working in this way with young people aged 11 - 14 will be beneficial. If you have been a mentor previously or have tutored students in any environment, then apply now for immediate consideration.

Highlights of this Learning Support Assistant position:

• Pay will be dependent upon experience but likely range between £270 - £325 per week
• Full time Learning Support Assistant required, ideally to start in January/February2019
• Duration: 2 terms until the end of the academic year
• Highly supportive and academic secondary school situated in the heart of Altrincham

Graduates from an English subject, Maths subject or Science subject background are highly desirable to this school as elements of the support required are in these subjects. However, graduates from any degree discipline will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

The school are ideally looking for an enthusiastic graduate who is perhaps looking to pursue a career in the education sector in the future. This role will be an ideal platform for any graduate to gain valuable experience at a highly reputable secondary school. If you are looking at applying for PGCE or SCITT in the future then this could be the ideal role for you.

Any graduates that are looking for a Learning Support Assistant role should apply now with their latest CV outlining any relevant experience supporting in a school environment or similar setting.