Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.97 to £15.95 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | SY21 7AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Educate Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ES180424Welshpool-32615 |
Summary
Looking for a rewarding role in education? We're currently seeking a Primary Supply Teaching Assistant to join our team!
As a Primary Supply Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers in various primary school settings to provide support in the classroom. Your duties will include assisting with lesson planning, helping students with their work, and providing one-on-one support to students who need it most.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working with children in a primary school setting, a passion for education and a strong desire to positively impact young learners' lives. You'll need to be patient, compassionate, and able to adapt quickly to new classroom environments.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
If you're ready to take your career in education to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Benefits of working with the Educate Group
• Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
• Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
• Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
• Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
• Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
• Opportunities to move into a permanent position - should one become available.
Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant:
• Help pupils access the curriculum by working with individual children, small groups or whole class.
• Manage student behaviour.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
• Help with administrative tasks.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
Requirements of a Learning Support Assistant:
• No qualifications are required, although good standards of literacy and numeracy are needed.
• Experience working or volunteering with children or young people would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
Registrations required to be a Learning Support Assistant:
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, but if you do not have one, you can apply for a new one through Educate.
• You must register with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) to work in Wales.
Notes:
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
• A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don't hesitate to contact one of our team on 01978 281881.