Learning Support Assistant

Are you proactive, patient, and passionate about making a difference in young lives? Do you thrive in supportive educational environments and have a strong ability to work well in a team? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work in secondary schools across Central Southampton. Here are some of the exciting benefits you can enjoy by working with us:

Benefits of Working through Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates of pay and weekly payments.
• Variety: Gain experience in different schools and settings, enhancing your skills and CV.
• Training and Support: Access to CPD courses and ongoing support from our experienced team.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.
• Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Referral Bonus: Refer a friend and earn a bonus for successful referrals.
• Joining Bonus: Receive a £50 joining fee upon starting with us.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

We are looking for proactive candidates who possess the following qualities:

• Proactivity: The ideal candidate should be proactive, taking initiative to support students' learning and overall well-being.

• Patience: They should also be patient and able to work effectively with students of varying abilities and backgrounds.

• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with teachers and young individuals, creating a positive learning environment.

• Team Player: Ability to work well in a team, collaborating with colleagues and contributing positively to the overall school environment.

Responsibilities:

As a Proactive Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively communicating with teachers and students to support the learning process and address challenges effectively.

• Creating an encouraging learning environment that promotes student engagement and success through proactive strategies.

• Demonstrating understanding, care, and patience towards students' needs and challenges.

• Maintaining composure and remaining calm during stressful situations to provide effective support and guidance.

• Collaborating with fellow team members and contributing positively to team dynamics to achieve common educational goals.

If you're a proactive team player, passionate about education, and possess the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team of dedicated professionals at 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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