Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners?

If this is the case, we’d love to hear from you! Teaching Personnel are working with a primary school located in Congleton looking for a Learning Support Assistant. The school prides itself on the supportive and enriching environment it provides for its pupils and would love an enthusiastic LSA to join the team.

• Opportunity to earn £90- £110 per day (dependent on experience)
• Excellent location with transport links between Stockport, Congleton and Stoke-on-Trent
• Full-time role 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)

If you’re interested in this role, please apply with your CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

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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