Learning Support Assistant
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You you want to help children make the best possible start in life?
Are you looking for a challenging new role in SEN education?
Teaching Personnel are offering the successful candidate the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN. The position is a Learning Support Assistant in the Trafford area. This would be working with children aged 2-11 years at a school that facilitates for various SENs, but primarily ASC, PMLD and SLD.
The position is temporary but with the opportunity to become permanent if the school decides you would be a good fit.
Pay would start at GBP10 per hour with working hours being from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Engaging students when distracted from their learning
- Assisting the execution of tailored lesson plans
- Reporting back on behaviour to promote best practice
- 1:1 work ensuring pupils stay on track with the curriculum
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- A keen interest in the wellbeing of children with SEN
- A calm and resilient personality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What Teaching Personnel can provide:
- 24 years industry experience placing staff at schools
- Access to our discounted CPD academy
- An online diary so you can track and manage your workload
If you believe you fit this criteria, please get in touch with us by emailing louis.dixon@teachingpersonnel.com or phoning 0161 242 1793.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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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