Learning Support Assistant
While experience in a school setting is not essential, candidates must have a natural affinity with children and demonstrate transferable skills.
This is a full-time position beginning January 13th, 2025. The salary ranges from £400–£450 per week (dependent on experience).
Details:
- Learning Support Assistant supporting pupils ages 11-16 with additional learning needs
- Hours: 08:20 – 15:10 (Mon-Fri) – term time only
- £400 - £450 weekly pay
- School based in Newport (NP19)
- Contract intitally until August 2025, with the option to join the school permanently from September.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience (personal or professional) supporting young people
- Be highly organized with excellent communication skills
- Have a desire to work with, inspire, and support children
- Have good behaviour management skills
- Have experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher and other teaching assistants in the daily running of the class
- Support children during lessons and school activities
- Manage challenging behaviours
- Deliver one-to-one or small group activities
- Collect evidence of children's work to support their assessment
If you are interested in this position and would like more information, please apply with your CV. All applications will be responded to within 3 working days
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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