Learning Support Assistant

Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant in Stanley – Start September 2024! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Do you thrive in 1:1 settings and dream of positively impacting students in a secondary school environment? We have an incredible opportunity for you at a welcoming school in Stanley! Position: Learning Support Assistant Pay: £85 - £100 per day Contract: Full-Time Start Date: September 2024 About the Role: Support and Inspire: Work with KS3 and KS4 students, providing tailored support to those with a range of abilities and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Diverse Learning: Engage with students in classroom, 1:1, and small group settings to ensure they reach their full potential. Enhance Learning Plans: Work closely with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) to provide individualized support that truly makes a difference. Extracurricular Involvement: Get involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, contributing to students’ development both inside and outside the classroom. Boost Your Career: This role is a great stepping stone if you're planning to pursue a PGCE or a career in Educational Psychology. Requirements: Behaviour Management: Excellent skills in managing behaviour in both 1:1 and group environments. DBS: A child-only DBS on the update service or a willingness to apply for one (we'll assist you during registration). References: Two professional references from recent employment. Desirable but Not Essential: Previous experience supporting young people with additional learning needs or SEN. Why Join Teaching Personnel? Professional Growth: We offer plenty of opportunities for career development to help you grow and achieve your goals. Competitive Pay: Enjoy a competitive salary and a benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values your input and encourages collaboration. Located in the heart of Durham, the school is easily accessible via major routes like the A1/A1(M) and A68, with great public transport links available for non-drivers from all corners of the North East. Ready to make a real difference in the lives of students? Apply with your CV below and take the first step towards an incredibly rewarding career! 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.