Learning Support Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne
Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and the ability to create a safe and nurturing environment to assist pupils with their learning? If you have previous experience working/volunteering with children and have excellent levels of Maths and English then Teaching Personnel has the role for you.
Teaching Personnel is currently looking for enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant to work in a client Secondary School in the local area.
About the role and school
This role will involve working in subject classrooms in KS3 and KS4, under the direction of class teachers promoting the learning of students with a range of educational needs using your enthusiasm and caring approach to learning. This role will involve facilitating learning across a wide range of subjects including Maths, English, and Science.It is essential that you have experience of working with children in an educational setting; it is desirable that you have knowledge and/or experience of working with children. You will have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills and be able to complete tasks to a high and professional standard with an ability to work independently.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:
- Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school environment or similar.
- Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
- Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
- Ideally have experience delivering Mathematics and English.
What we can offer:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly.
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- Free CPD training to help with your professional development through our CPD Academy.
- Referral scheme of £50 per sucessful support staff referral and £250 per sucessful FQT/FE Teacher referral.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply:
Apply below with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Tyne Tees Secondary Branch on 0191 223 5071.
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.
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