Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a primary school based in Stoke-on-Trent. The school are looking for a dedicated and passionate LSA to join their dynamic and supportive community. The school is in a great location with excellent transport links between Macclesfield, Congleton and Crewe.

The role:

In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher to provide tailored support to children who require additional academic and behavioural support. You will support the class teacher in ensuring the needs of every child are met and all learning is adapted to suit all needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and making a real difference in their educational/developmental journey.

What we are looking for:

Essential: Experience working with children with additional learning needs

Desirable: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

• A passion for helping children to achieve their potential and succeed
• Patience and adaptability
• Good knowledge of different learning styles and strategies to support children’s individual needs
• Safeguarding training (must be done through Teaching Personnel)

What we offer:

• Opportunity to earn between £85-£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Inclusive and supportive working environment
• Full-time opportunity

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one through Teaching Personnel

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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