Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location:

West Midlands, West Midlands, Birmingham

Job Type:

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£84 - £94 Per day

Teaching Personnel Job Description:

Working in mainstream primary schools providing specialist support to children with additional needs. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 15:30 during term time only. The position offers competitive rates of pay.

Job Duties:

• Supporting children with additional needs
• Comfortable with personal care assistance
• Assisting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Required Qualifications:

• GCSE in Maths, English, and Science

Experience:

Prior experience working with children with additional needs preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to support children with diverse needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in special educational needs (SEN)
• First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced school environment
• Physical demands including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods
• Regular interaction with children, teachers, and parents

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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