Learning Support Assistant
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Are you ready for a challenging new role supporting the wellbeing of children with SEN?
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 Wigan area. This would be working with children aged 2-18 years at a school that facilitates for SEN, such as 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.
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