Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel are seeking an energetic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students in our partner Secondary Schools across Durham. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a background in education, childcare and sports coaching, to contribute to the academic and personal development of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in facilitating general classroom activities and providing support to students
• Utilize skills and techniques to engage students and promote learning, physical activity and well-being
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create inclusive learning environments tailored to individual student needs
• Offer 1:1 support to students as needed, addressing specific learning goals and objectives
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to enhance the overall learning experience

Requirements:

• Possess a fully enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for a new one
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and needs
• Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to supporting students' academic and personal development
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to assist with various classroom tasks beyond sports coaching duties

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive school environment dedicated to inclusive education
• Potential for permanent placement based on performance and suitability for the role
• Competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development and training

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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