Learning Support Assistant

Is working within schools and alternate provisions something that interests you?

Do you want to launch your career within education? Is flexibility within your work/life balance something you’re after?

Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated individuals passionate about supporting children and young people in secondary schools.

About the Role:

We are actively seeking Learning Support Assistants to work primarily within secondary schools in and around Christchurch and surrounding areas. Positions are available on a full-time, part-time, or day-to-day basis.

If you have experience working within education and are interested in supporting students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4, we’d love to hear from you.

Alternatively, this role is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in beginning and pursuing a career within the education sector.

If you’re looking for classroom experience to apply for future teaching and teaching assistant roles, then look no further!

Ideal Candidates:

• Experience in care work, support backgrounds, residential & elderly care, coaching/sports coaching, or community work.
• Passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
• Transferrable skills and a desire to work in a professional capacity.

Working Patterns Available:

Start Date: As soon as possible or November 4th 2024

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Day-to-Day, flexible working to suit you.

Age Range:

• Secondary Schools (11-16 Years)

Qualifications:

• No essential qualifications required—just transferrable skills. Any qualifications are a bonus.

Duties in the Workspace:

• Setting up equipment for lessons.
• Maintaining and keeping the classroom safe and tidy.
• Motivating and encouraging pupils.
• Monitoring children’s behaviour and progress.
• Keeping pupils engaged with their learning, following the national curriculum.
• Encouraging pupils to interact and engage within activities.

What We Expect from You:

• Transferrable skills from your personal or working life.
• The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and understand the individual needs of the children in your care.
• A personable, calm, and caring demeanour.

We guarantee you the most transparent, honest, and personable service in the market, and we’ll tailor all our time around placing you in the perfect classroom for you.

Interested?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply for this role with a copy of your CV, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

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.
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