Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location:
East Midlands, Leicestershire, Lutterworth
Job Type:
Temporary, expected to work Part-Time hours
Primary Industry:
Education and Training
Salary:
£83.85 - £90 Per day
Qualifications:
GCSEs or eqivalent (compusory) A Levels, Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Level 3 Teaching Assistant, HLTA all desireable.
Skills:
Organisation, Initiative, English and Maths
Job Duties:
The Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teachers to support the educational and social development of students. Duties include assisting with classroom activities, providing one-on-one support to students, helping with lesson planning, and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have a minimum of GCSEs and A Levels, along with qualifications such as Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Level 3 Teaching Assistant, or HLTA. Strong English and Maths skills are essential.
Education:
Applicants must have completed relevant education and training programmes, such as teaching assistant courses or similar qualifications.
Experience:
Prior experience working in an educational setting is desirable, but not essential. Training will be provided to successful candidates.
Knowledge and Skills:
The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to show initiative, and proficiency in English and Maths. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also important.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional qualifications in special educational needs (SEN) or related fields would be advantageous.
Working Conditions:
This role involves working part-time hours on a temporary basis. The Learning Support Assistant will work within a school environment, collaborating with teachers and students to provide support and enhance learning outcomes.
If you are intersted in this position, please apply by atttaching your CV.
As part of safer recruitment guidelines, all applicants will subject to standard vetting checks:
- 2 employment references
- An enhanced DBS check on the update service
- Applicants who have lived outside the UK for 6 months or more in the last 5 years will be required to present an Overseas Criminal Check (police check)
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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