Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a number of primary schools located across Chester and Ellesmereport. We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants who are passionate about the academic development of young students. 

• Competitive pay rates
• Excellent location with great trasnport links across Chester and Ellesmere Port
• Immediate roles available and permanent roles starting in September

Responsibilities:

• Providing 1-1 or small group support to students in the classroom, helping to implement learning activities and assist with their progress
• Supporting students with specific learning needs and adapt activities to suit their requirements
• Assisting with the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation
• Help the class teacher in managing behaviours, ensuring the schools behaviour policies are followed

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with children, preferably in a primary school setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of child development and different learning needs
• A relevant qualification in education or child development (e.g. level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential
• Safeguarding Training (must be completed through Teaching Personnel)

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one upon registering with Teaching Personnel.

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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