Learning Support Assistant
North Shields (Full Time)
£350-450 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

January 2025 - ongoing (Long Term Role)

The School and Role

This ‘Good’ Secondary SEND school, based in North Shields is looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work in Key Stage 3 and 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this Secondary SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Learning Support Assistant will be working with a range of pupils on a small class size and 1-to-1 basis with SEND including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. This full time Learning Support Assistant role is long term from January ongoing.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will:

● Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

● Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

● Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

● Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.

● Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

The aim of the school is to create a safe, pleasant and caring atmosphere in which all students can make progress and can develop their personal skills. The school aims to prepare students for an active and purposeful role in society as well as encourage and reward achievement in all areas of school life.

Requirements

The desired Learning Support Assistant will have;

- Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND

- A passion for the progress of SEND secondary school pupils

- An ability to work as part of a team

- Level 2 in English and/or Maths is desirable.

What we offer
As an Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 0191 229 1386.

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